These earlier $5 bill series include the 1950 five dollar bills and the 1928 five dollar bills. Earlier $5 bill series can sell for higher prices. These red seal $5 bills have a unique look to them, but they aren't as valuable as you might expect. The note still has its original crispness. MS 63 choice uncirculated- A note that shows no signs of ever having been in circulation. It shows that the money is an obligation of the U.S. The red seal appears on United States Notes issued from from 1862 to 1971. There may be some creases, folds, or light smudges. All of the 1953 five dollar red seal bill have a serial number written in red ink. Very fine- A note that has been in circulation but not for a long time. In uncirculated condition the price is around $90 for notes with an MS 63 grade. This combination of 11 numbers and letters appears twice on the front of the note, and every dollar has a different serial number.
The 1963 series $5 red seal star notes are worth around $22.50 in very fine condition. The front of the 1 bill also includes its serial number. You can tell if you have a star note by looking to see if there is a star symbol before the serial number. The 1 and 2 notes do not have this prefix letter.
This prefix letter was added to the serial numbers on 5 and higher notes starting with Series 1996. It changes whenever the series year or series year suffix letter changes. These star notes are more rare and thus more valuable. The prefix letter on the serial number for denominations 5 and higher indicates the note series. Star notes are replacement bills that the United States printed. Uncirculated bills with a grade of MS 63 can sell for around $25. The 1963 series $5 red seal bills are worth around $13.50 in very fine condition. In addition, star notes will be more valuable.
In the better condition grades these bills can sell for a premium. Most of these bills in circulated condition won't be worth much more than their face value of $5. There is also a 1963 $5 green seal Federal Reserve note but it's not as valuable. What is immediately noticeable about this bill is that it has a red seal. Continue reading to learn more about these bills.įor this year the motto "IN GOD WE TRUST" was added to the reverse side of the bill, above the Lincoln Memorial. However star notes can sell for more money. Most 1963 5 dollar bills aren't very valuable. Even 1, 2 and 5 bills can be worth many face value, according to collector Dave Undis of.