Expert: PAPAJACK - 10/22/2008

Question
i have a one dollar bill  series 1957A  M77833170A  i was just wondering if it is worth anything. it is in good  condition.  thank you very much for your assistance  betty

Answer
Hello Betty,                    

Silver Certificates – these small size (same as the current US size) notes are similar to today’s Federal Reserve Notes except that they have blue treasury seals and serial numbers.

If they are in circulated condition, they carry only minimal premiums over face value. Some exceptions are replacement notes (which have a * as part of the serial number) and a few of the very early series, as well as notes with errors or special or fancy serial numbers. When in doubt, consult one of several price guides that are readily available.
 
Without a STAR on the serial number the One Dollar notes bring $2 to $4 dollars at retail to a paper money collector if they are in circulated condition.  
A replacement note (with a star) sells for $3 to $7 from Paper money collectors. Dealers will pay less.

Notes such as common circulated Silver Certificates, will be difficult to generate interest in simply due to a still plentiful supply of the Crisp Un-circulated ones and limited demand regardless of the "catalog value." You may only get $2 each for the 1957 series if they are in collectable grade.

If there any more information you require on this question just ask.

Thank You and Good Luck

PapaJack