20 Dollar Bill Value
Most $20 bills - including 1934 and 1950 notes - are worth about face to a few dollars more. Gold certificates from 1922 and 1928 bring $50–$200, and the 1905 “Technicolor” gold certificate sells for $1,000 and up.
How much is a $20 bill worth?
Typical retail ranges for each twenty dollar bill type, from old money such as large-size notes to the bills in your wallet. Open a row to see live catalogue prices by grade for that exact type.
| Note | Series | Circulated | Uncirculated |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1905 Gold Certificate “Technicolor” | 1905 | $1,000–$3,000 | $7,000+ |
| 1914 Federal Reserve Note, Large Size | 1914 | $40–$150 | $400+ |
| 1922 Gold Certificate | 1922 | $70–$200 | $600+ |
| 1928 Gold Certificate, Gold Seal | 1928 | $50–$150 | $400+ |
| 1928–1934 Federal Reserve Note | 1928–1934 | $25–$40 | $80+ |
| Federal Reserve Note, Colored | 2004–today | $20 | $20–$25 |
Approximate retail ranges in USD, for reference only. Series letter, condition and serial number decide the exact price of your note: check it by name or scan it in the app.
What to look for on a $20 bill
- Gold seal or orange back: gold certificate - $50 and up
- “Redeemable in gold” wording: 1928 Federal Reserve Note, a small premium
- Brown seal: 1929 National or Federal Reserve Bank Note - $30 and up
- Star after the serial: replacement note; modern $20 stars from short runs bring premiums
Identify your $20 bill from photos
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$20 bill value questions
How much is a 1934 twenty dollar bill worth?
Most 1934 $20 Federal Reserve Notes sell for $25–$40 in circulated condition and around $80 or more uncirculated. Star notes and the scarcer 1934 series letters (1934C, 1934D in high grade) bring more.
How much is a 1928 twenty dollar gold certificate worth?
A circulated 1928 $20 gold certificate usually brings $50–$150, and uncirculated notes $400 or more. They are easy to spot: a gold seal and gold serial numbers on the front.
Is my bill worth more because of its serial number?
Sometimes. A star (★) after the serial number marks a replacement note, and short star-note print runs sell for well above face. Collectors also pay premiums for “fancy” serials: very low numbers (00000001–00000100), solids (77777777), ladders (12345678), radars (12344321) and repeaters (12341234). An ordinary serial on a modern bill adds nothing.
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