Old Bills Worth Money
Not sure what your old bill is worth? Pick your denomination below for a complete value guide covering every series from the 1860s to today.
Values based on recent auction results from Heritage Auctions, PMG, and dealer pricing.
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Value Guides by Denomination
Rare $1 Bills Worth Money
From 1896 Educational silver certificates to modern star notes with low print runs, discover which one-dollar bills collectors pay $50 to $15,000+ for.
How Much Is a $2 Bill Worth?
The $2 bill is one of the most misunderstood denominations. Most are worth face value, but certain series from 1862 to 1976 can fetch significant premiums.
Old $20 Bills Worth Money
From small-head Jacksons to large-size gold certificates and the famous 1905 Technicolor note, find out what your old twenty is worth.
Old $50 Bills Worth Money
The $50 is one of the most underrated denominations for collectors. Lower print runs make older fifties scarcer than you might expect.
Old $100 Bills Worth Money
From the legendary 1890 Watermelon Note to early small-size Franklins, discover which old hundred-dollar bills are worth far more than face value.
More Denominations Coming Soon
We are actively publishing new denomination value guides. These are next on our list:
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Related Value Guides
Value depends on more than just denomination. These guides cover specific note types, features, and varieties that affect what your bill is worth.
Silver Certificate Dollar Bill Value
Blue seal bill values from 1878 to 1957
1957 Silver Certificate Value
Detailed guide for the most common silver certificates
1976 $2 Bill Value
Bicentennial $2 bill values and First Day Issues
Error Bills Worth Money
Printing mistakes that add value to any denomination
Rare Serial Numbers on Dollar Bills
Fancy serial number patterns collectors pay premiums for
What Is a Star Note?
Replacement notes and which ones are valuable
What Makes Old Bills Valuable?
Several factors determine whether an old bill is worth more than face value. The most important is the series year and note type. Bills printed before 1929 (large-size notes) are almost always worth a premium. Gold certificates, silver certificates, and national bank notes carry higher values than standard Federal Reserve Notes from the same era.
Condition is the second biggest factor. A crisp, uncirculated bill can be worth 5 to 10 times more than the same bill in heavily circulated condition. Professional grading services like PMG and PCGS Currency authenticate and grade notes on a standardized scale. Learn more in our paper money grading guide.
Beyond age and condition, star notes (replacement bills), fancy serial numbers, and printing errors can all add substantial premiums regardless of denomination.
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