Federal Reserve Notes
These are the notes we're all familiar with. They are released through the twelve Federal Reserve Banks covering the twelve Federal Reserve Districts throughout the United States. In the new notes, the second letter of the serial number denotes the Federal Reserve Bank of issue. In the older notes, it is the first letter.

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$1
The $1 denomination was not released until 1963, when they replaced the $1 Silver Certificate. They've been release in the following series: 1963, 1963A-B, 1969, 1969A-D, 1974, 1977, 1977A, 1981, 1981A, 1985, 1988, 1988A, 1993, 1995, 1999, 2001, 2003, and 2003A.

$1 1963 Federal Reserve Note

$2
The $2 denomination of Federal Reserve Notes was first released in 1976 as a tribute to the nation's bicentenial celebration. These notes were popular to collectors, but not to the general public. As a result, they are still plentiful today. Nevertheless, the BEP decided to print another run of these notes in 1995 (only for the Atlanta district) and then again in 2003 (for the Indianapolis district). They are widely available.

$2 1976, 95, and 03 Federal Reserve Note

$5
1928, 1928A-D. This note's obligation reads "Redeemable in gold on demand at the United States Treasury, or in gold or lawful money at any Federal Reserve Bank". The numeral inside the black circle on the left was replaced with a letter starting in series 1928B. The C and D series are extremely rare.

$5 1928 Federal Reserve Note

1934, 1934A, B, C, and D. The obligation on this note was changed with the end of the gold standard to read: "This note is legal tender for all debts, public and private, and is redeemable in lawful money at the United States Treasury, or at any Federal Reserve Bank".

$5 1934 Federal Reserve Note

1950, 1950A, B, C, D, and E. The obligation is the same as the 1934 version, however the size of the font has been significantly reduced.

$5 1950 Federal Reserve Note

1963, 1963A, 1969, 1969A-C, 1974, 1977, 1977A, 1981, 1981A, 1985, 1988, 1988A, 1993, 1995. With the 1963 series, and all those following, the obligation reads: "This note is legal tender for all debts, public and private".

$5 1963 Federal Reserve Note

1999, 2001, 2003

$5 1999 Federal Reserve Note


$10
1928, 1928A-C. This note's obligation reads "Redeemable in gold on demand at the United States Treasury, or in gold or lawful money at any Federal Reserve Bank". The numeral inside the black circle on the left was replaced with a letter starting in series 1928B.

$10 1928 Federal Reserve Note

1934, 1934A, B, C, and D. The obligation on this note was changed with the end of the gold standard to read: "This note is legal tender for all debts, public and private, and is redeemable in lawful money at the United States Treasury, or at any Federal Reserve Bank".

$10 1934 Federal Reserve Note

1950 and 1950A-E. The obligation is the same as the 1934 version, however the size of the font has been significantly reduced.

$10 1950 Federal Reserve Note

1963, 1963A, 1969, 1969A-C, 1974, 1977, 1977A, 1981, 1981A, 1985, 1988, 1988A, 1990, 1993, 1995. With the 1963 series, and all those following, the obligation reads: "This note is legal tender for all debts, public and private". Microprinting and security strips were added in the 1990 series.

$10 1963 Federal Reserve Note

1999, 2001, 2003. These are the new designs that are circulating today.

$10 1999 Federal Reserve Note


$20
1928, 1928A-C. This note's obligation reads "Redeemable in gold on demand at the United States Treasury, or in gold or lawful money at any Federal Reserve Bank". The numeral inside the black circle on the left was replaced with a letter starting in series 1928B.

$20 1928 Federal Reserve Note

1934, 1934A, B, C, and D. The obligation on this note was changed with the end of the gold standard to read: "This note is legal tender for all debts, public and private, and is redeemable in lawful money at the United States Treasury, or at any Federal Reserve Bank".

$20 1934 Federal Reserve Note

1950 and 1950A-E. The obligation is the same as the 1934 version, however the size of the font has been significantly reduced. The reverse of this note was changed in the 40's to reflect tree growth and the addition of a balcony on the White House.

$20 1950 Federal Reserve Note

1963, 1963A, 1969, 1969A-C, 1974, 1977, 1981, 1981A, 1985, 1988A, 1990, 1993, 1995. With the 1963 series, and all those following, the obligation reads: "This note is legal tender for all debts, public and private". Microprinting and security strips were added in the 1990 series.

$20 1963 Federal Reserve Note

1996, 1999, 2001. These are the newer designs that preceded the newest design.

$20 1996 Federal Reserve Note

2004 This is the newest design that incorporates color and a number of other security features.

$20 2004 Federal Reserve Note


$50
1928, 1928A. This note's obligation reads "Redeemable in gold on demand at the United States Treasury, or in gold or lawful money at any Federal Reserve Bank". The numeral inside the black circle on the left was replaced with a letter starting in series 1928A.

$50 1928 Federal Reserve Note

1934, 1934A, B, C, and D. The obligation on this note was changed with the end of the gold standard to read: "This note is legal tender for all debts, public and private, and is redeemable in lawful money at the United States Treasury, or at any Federal Reserve Bank".

$50 1934 Federal Reserve Note

1950 and 1950A-E. The obligation is the same as the 1934 version, however the size of the font has been significantly reduced.

$50 1950 Federal Reserve Note

1963A, 1969, 1969A-C, 1974, 1977, 1981, 1981A, 1985, 1988, 1990, 1993. With the 1963 series, and all those following, the obligation reads: "This note is legal tender for all debts, public and private". Microprinting and security strips were added in the 1990 series.

$50 1963 Federal Reserve Note

1996, 1999. These are the newer designs that preceded the newest design.

$50 1996 Federal Reserve Note

2004 This is the newest design that incorporates color and a number of other security features.

$50 2004 Federal Reserve Note


$100
1928, 1928A. This note's obligation reads "Redeemable in gold on demand at the United States Treasury, or in gold or lawful money at any Federal Reserve Bank". The numeral inside the black circle on the left was replaced with a letter starting in series 1928A.

$100 1928 Federal Reserve Note

1934, 1934A, B, C, and D. The obligation on this note was changed with the end of the gold standard to read: "This note is legal tender for all debts, public and private, and is redeemable in lawful money at the United States Treasury, or at any Federal Reserve Bank".

$100 1934 Federal Reserve Note

1950 and 1950A-E. The obligation is the same as the 1934 version, however the size of the font has been significantly reduced.

$100 1950 Federal Reserve Note

1963, 1963A, 1969, 1969A, 1969C, 1974, 1977, 1981, 1981A, 1985, 1988A, 1990, 1993, 1995. With the 1963 series, and all those following, the obligation reads: "This note is legal tender for all debts, public and private". Microprinting and security strips were added in the 1990 series.

$100 1963 Federal Reserve Note

1996, 1999, 2001, 2003. These are the newest designs at present.

$100 1996 Federal Reserve Note


$500
1928, 1934, 1934A-C. The B and C series of 1934 are extremely rare.

$500 1928 & 1934 Federal Reserve Notes


$1000
1928, 1934, 1934A, 1934C. The C series of 1934 is extremely rare.

$1000 1928 & 1934 Federal Reserve Notes


$5000
1928, 1934, 1934A, 1934B. The A and B series of 1934 are extremely rare.

$5000 1928 & 1934 Federal Reserve Notes


$10000
1928, 1934, 1934A-C. The B and C series of 1934 are extremely rare.

$10000 1928 & 1934 Federal Reserve Notes


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