Expert: PAPAJACK - 11/9/2008

Question
I have a 20 dollar bill and a 10 they do not have IN GOD WE TRUST  on the back,just wondering what they might be worth?

Answer
Hello Ina,                           

I need a bit more information to give you a range of value for the answer. There are some years that the Motto was not used on the notes.

What date is the series of the note and are there any letters following the series year?
What color are the seals and serial numbers?
Is there a star “*” in the number?
What is the condition of the note?
Who signed the note?

Take a closer look at the note, double check the series date and the color of the seals.
What does it say across the top (above the portrait) United States Note, Federal Reserve Note or Silver Certificate?

Silver Certificates came in $1 from 1928 to 1957, $5 from 1934 to, and $10 denominations from 1933 - 1953.
Gold Certificates came in 1928 $10, $20, $50, $100, $500, $1000, $5000 and $10,000 denominations with the series 1928.

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

United States Notes – these small size notes have red treasury seals and serial numbers and again command only modest premiums over face value if in circulated condition. $100’s, particularly in Uncirculated condition, do bring premiums over face value.

Please write me back to confirm the information and I will find what you have and find an approximate value.

Thank You and Good Luck

PapaJack