What is the value of a 1934 E US 5 dollar silver certificate?

Answer 1

1934-series $5 silver certificates are identifiable by their blue seals and serial numbers, versus green-seal Federal Reserve Notes that were also issued with the same date.

Despite its age, these bills don't have a lot of extra value in circulated condition. As of August 2010 retail values are roughly:

No letter next to the date: $6 - $8 circulated, $35 uncirculated.

"A" : $6 - $8 circulated, $20 uncirculated.

"B": $8 - $12 / $45

"C": $6 - $9 / $25

"D": $6 - $8 / $18

Special 1934 and 1934 A bills printed with the words Hawaii or North Africa for use during WWII can bring much more, however:

1934A Yellow/North Africa $20.-$60.

1934 Brown/Hawaii $25.-$80.

1934A Brown/Hawaii $25.-$90.

MoreBills that are faded, crumpled, written on, or torn will be worth far less. Common Questions:"In God We Trust" - that motto wasn't added to $5 bills until the 1960s so the fact that it's missing on an older bill is perfectly normal.

Serial Numbers - It's normally not necessary to provide a bill's serial number. Serial numbers are counters and a security feature but rarely affect a bill's value. Some collectors will pay extra for numbers with a special pattern, e.g. 12345678, or low numbers such as 00000015.

Answer 2

As of 08/2010, retail prices are $8 to $12 for a circulated bill and $45 for a nice crisp uncirculated one.

These bills are identified by their blue seals and the words SILVER CERTIFICATE across the top. There were also green-seal federal reserve notes issued with the same date and series letters.

Answer 3

As of 09/2010 auction prices are $6-$9 for a circulated 1934 C $5 silver certificate. A nice uncirculated one might retail for $25 or so.

Two types of $5 bill were printed in the 1934 C series, blue-seal silver certificates and green-seal Federal Reserve Notes, so it's important to distinguish between the two.

Answer 4

Despite its age, these bills are still common among collectors. The D series letter indicates they were actually printed in the late 1940s.

As of 02/2012 approximate prices are:

Circulated: $6 to $9 depending on the bill's condition

Uncirculated: $18

1934-series $5 silver certificates are identifiable by their blue seals and serial numbers, versus green-seal Federal Reserve Notes that were also issued with the same date.

Serial Numbers

A bill's serial number is a counter and a security feature. In most cases it doesn't affect a bill's value or help to identify it. Some collectors specialize in bills with low serial numbers (e.g. 00000005) or unusual patterns (12344321) so these can bring above-average prices.

DISCLAIMER: The values quoted are market averages as of the date shown, but may be different for an individual bill due to variations in quality and other factors. Also the wholesale (buying) price of a bill will be less than the selling (retail) price. A reputable currency dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation based on an in-person inspection.

Answer 5

1934-series $5 silver certificates are identifiable by their blue seals and serial numbers, versus green-seal Federal Reserve Notes that were also issued with the same date.

Despite its age, these bills don't have a lot of extra value in circulated condition. As of May 2010 they retail for $6.-$8. A nice uncirculated one will go for $20 or more, though.

WWII Military Bills:

Special 1934 A $5 silver certificates were printed for use in Hawaii and North Africa. They had different seal colors and overprinting so they could be declared worthless if captured by the enemy. These bills are a lot more valuable:

HAWAII, brown seal: $25 to $90 circulated; $550 uncirculated

NORTH Africa, yellow seal: $20 to $80 circulated; $250 uncirculated

Common Questions:

"In God We Trust" - that motto wasn't added to $5 bills until the 1960s so the fact that it's missing on an older bill is perfectly normal.

Serial Numbers - It's normally not necessary to provide a bill's serial number. Serial numbers are counters and a security feature but rarely affect a bill's value. Some collectors will pay extra for numbers with a special pattern, e.g. 12345678, or low numbers such as 00000015.

20$ plus

Answer 6

Please check your bill again and post a new, separate question. "D" is the highest series letter for 1934 $5 bills, both blue-seal silver certificates and green-seal Federal Reserve Notes.

The series letter, if any, is a small letter next to the date. If your bill has a green seal and the letter is in a black circle on the left, please check the banner across the bill's top - you have a Federal Reserve Note rather than a silver certificate. If so, please check the question "What is the value of a 1934 US 5 dollar Federal Reserve Note?".

Answer 7

Despite its age, these bills are still common among collectors. As of 02/2012 approximate prices are:

Circulated: $6 to $9 depending on the bill's condition

Uncirculated: $25

1934-series $5 silver certificates are identifiable by their blue seals and serial numbers, versus green-seal Federal Reserve Notes that were also issued with the same date.

Serial Numbers

A bill's serial number is a counter and a security feature. In most cases it doesn't affect a bill's value or help to identify it. Some collectors specialize in bills with low serial numbers (e.g. 00000005) or unusual patterns (12344321) so these can bring above-average prices.

DISCLAIMER: The values quoted are market averages as of the date shown, but may be different for an individual bill due to variations in quality and other factors. Also the wholesale (buying) price of a bill will be less than the selling (retail) price. A reputable currency dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation based on an in-person inspection.

Answer 8

Please check your bill again and post a new, separate question.

"A" is the highest series letter for 1934 $5 silver certificates, and no series date includes a "G" letter.