Silver Certificates
The modern versions of these notes are probably the best known outside of the Federal Reserve Note. In fact, until 1963, 99.9% of all small size $1 notes in circulation were of this type (the other 0.1% being the very small issue of United States Notes). Examples of these can be purchased for mere pennies over their face value, and are usually the first notes obtained when starting a collection. These notes were discontinued in 1963. Although these notes were released in all denominations prior to 1928, the modern sized Silver Certificate comes only in $1, $5, and $10 denominations.


$1
1928, 1928A, B, C, D, and E. The C and E varieties are very rare and command considerably higher premiums than the others. While the 1928, 1928A, and 1928B notes are common, they are not nearly as affordable as the later 1935 and 1957 series.

$1 1928 Silver Certificate

1934. This series is unique. The notes were printed for only one year before a new design was chosen. However, there were over 680 million released and they are readily available today; much more common than the 1928C, 1928D, or 1928E.

$1 1934 Silver Certificate

1935, 1935A, B, C, D, E, F, G, and H. While not found in circulation, these notes are quite common in the collectors' market. This series was the first to introduce the modern reverse of the one dollar bill featuring the two sides of the great seal of the United States.

$1 1935 Silver Certificate

1957, 1957A, and B. These are also quite common.

$1 1957 Silver Certificate


$5
1934, 1934A, B, C, and D

$5 1934 Silver Certificate

1953, 1953A, and B

$5 1953 Silver Certificate


$10
1933. This note is unique, and because of this it is one of the most sought after modern notes in the collectors' market. Specimens of these notes, even in terrible condition, command premiums in the thousands of dollars. A change in the silver policy just after these notes were printed caused the Bureau of Engraving and Printing to discontinue these and design new notes to reflect the changes.

$1 1933 Silver Certificate

1934, 1934A, B, C, and D

$1 1934 Silver Certificate

1953, 1953A, and B

$1 1953 Silver Certificate


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