Expert: Brad Swain - 12/30/2009

Question
United States $5.oo bill with date series 1963 in good condition.  There is scotch tape around the left side to hold the number in place.

Answer
Hi Tee, Collector value of a note depends on date, series letter or signature and condition, including amount of wear, any folds, tears or stains as well as collector demand. There have been so many made of these that only the uncirculated ones (no wear) have any significant value above face value. With a tear and tape it is likely only worth its $5 face value.
U.S. small size paper money values:
http://coinsite.com/html/uspapermoneyprices(sm).asp
and
http://www.bestcoin.com/U-S-Currency-FAQ-Values.htm
Brad