How Much Is a Dollar Silver Certificate Worth?
Until the 1960s, the United States printed "silver certificates" as paper currency and guaranteed that a $1 silver certificate could be exchanged for a silver dollar. Now, silver certificates carry no more value than any $1 bill, except to a collector.
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History
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In 1968, after the metal in a silver dollar became worth more than $1, Congress ended the silver guarantee. Millions of silver certificates no longer could be exchanged for a silver dollar--or even a dollar's worth of silver at the prevailing rate.
Collectible Value
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Most silver certificates from the 1935 and 1957 series are worth no more than $1.25 or so. A 1928 series certificate is worth about $10, and some are worth more. Check RonsCurrency.com for a chart with more detailed information.
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World War II Oddities
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During World War II, military personnel in Hawaii were paid with bills stamped "Hawaii," and soldiers in North Africa got bills with a yellow seal. These bills carry more value for collectors.
Other Denominations
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Silver certificates also were printed in $5 and $10 denominations. A 1933 series $10 silver certificate is worth $1,500 or so.
General Value Rule
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For online sales sites, the older your silver certificate, the better chance you have for getting a premium. Coin and currency dealers are likely to pay only slightly more than $1--if the bills are in very good condition.
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