5 Dollar Bill Value
Modern $5 bills are worth face value unless they carry a star or a fancy serial. Blue seal $5 silver certificates from 1934 and 1953 sell for $7–$15 worn, 1928 red seals $8–$20, and the large-size 1899 “Indian Chief” note brings $250 or more in any condition.
How much is a $5 bill worth?
Typical retail ranges for each five 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1907 United States Note “Woodchopper” | 1869–1907 | $50–$150 | $500+ |
| 1899 Silver Certificate “Indian Chief” | 1899 | $250–$700 | $1,500+ |
| 1923 Silver Certificate “Porthole” | 1923 | $300–$800 | $2,000+ |
| 1928 United States Note, Red Seal | 1928 | $8–$20 | $50+ |
| 1934 Silver Certificate, Blue Seal | 1934 | $7–$15 | $40+ |
| 1934A North Africa Silver Certificate | 1934 | $15–$40 | $150+ |
| Federal Reserve Note, Colored | 2006–today | $5 | $5–$8 |
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 $5 bill
- Blue seal: silver certificate, 1934 or 1953 - $7 and up
- Red seal: United States Note, 1928–1963 - above face in any grade
- Yellow seal: North Africa WWII issue, $15 and up
- Star after the serial: replacement note; scarce runs sell for multiples of face
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$5 bill value questions
How much is a 1934 five dollar bill worth?
It depends on the seal. A 1934 $5 blue seal silver certificate sells for about $7–$15 circulated and $40+ uncirculated. A 1934 $5 Federal Reserve Note with a green seal is worth $6–$10 worn. The yellow seal North Africa version brings $15–$40.
Are old five dollar bills still legal tender?
Yes. Every US bill issued since 1861 is still legal tender at face value - but older notes are usually worth more to a collector than to a cashier, so check them before spending.
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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