50 Dollar Bill Value
Modern $50 bills are worth face value. 1934 $50 notes bring $55–$80, 1928 notes redeemable in gold $60–$150, 1928 gold certificates $150–$400, and large-size notes from 1913–1914 sell for $150 and well above.
How much is a $50 bill worth?
Typical retail ranges for each fifty 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1913 Gold Certificate | 1913 | $300–$1,000 | $2,500+ |
| 1914 Federal Reserve Note, Large Size | 1914 | $150–$400 | $1,000+ |
| 1928 Gold Certificate, Gold Seal | 1928 | $150–$400 | $1,000+ |
| 1928–1934 Federal Reserve Note | 1928–1934 | $55–$80 | $150+ |
| Federal Reserve Note, Colored | 2004–today | $50 | $50–$60 |
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 $50 bill
- Gold seal: 1928 gold certificate - $150 and up
- “Redeemable in gold” wording: 1928 Federal Reserve Note, $60 and up
- Brown seal: 1929 National or Federal Reserve Bank Note - $70 and up
- Star after the serial: replacement note
Identify your $50 bill from photos
Upload a photo of each side. The text on the note is read right in your browser, nothing is uploaded, and the bill is matched against the worldwide catalogue. More tips on the money identifier page.
$50 bill value questions
How much is a 1934 fifty dollar bill worth?
A circulated 1934 $50 Federal Reserve Note usually sells for $55–$80, uncirculated $150 or more. Star notes are scarce and bring much more.
Is an old $50 bill still worth fifty dollars?
At least. Every US banknote is still legal tender at face value, so an old $50 can never be worth less than $50 - and many pre-1950 notes sell to collectors for more.
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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