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I have read that this bill goes for 1.50 to 3.00 each I have 100 of these in numerical order with the bank band still around these notes. so I would assume that all the bills in the middle have never been touched .  These still look brand new and crisp.  Would these factors increase the value and by how much if it does.  I am interested in selling all together

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Hi Vicki:

Thanks for your question.

As with any collectible, condition is important. A recent issue of "Paper Money Values" magazine gives the following retail value information. The 1935D $1 silver certificate note has a retail value of about $10 in uncirculated condition, while the ones in VF to EF condition range in the $3 to $3.50. The consecutive serial numbers may add 33% to 50% more to the overall value to an interested collector. Your group of 100 would likely have a retail value of $800 to $1500.

You may also want to check the U.S. one dollar bill categories under coins and currency on eBay from time to time to see if your bills are listed what they bring.

If you live close to a local shop, they should offer an opinion as to their value at no charge. If you should decide to sell your bills to a dealer, remember they will offer about 50% to 60% of the retail value. Always try and get at least two opinions and try and deal with PNG dealers if possible. Here's a link to find one in your area: http://www.pngdealers.com/dealersearch.php

For the history of the bills, see:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_one-dollar_bill

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I can answer most all questions relating to US coins, tokens, and currency. I'm not strong on world coins or ancients. Primary field of expertise is errors and varieties. Over 55 years experience in coin collecting. Part time dealer since 1976. Employed by McDonnell Douglas/Boeing for over 34 years as an Industrial Engineer/Technical Specialist before retiring in 2002.

Experience

Worked weekends for "Lonesome" John in the late 1960's to mid 1970's processing error coins, packaging, and preparing orders. Worked with John Devine and Fred Weinberg on several California Error A Rama's in the early 1970's. Served as display judge at annual Error-A-Rama coin shows. Opened and operated mail order coin business DBA "CAL ERRORS" in 1976. Contributer to Alan Herbert's "Official Price Guide To Mint Errors" and Fivaz/Stanton "Cherrypickers' Guide". Worked Saturdays at Huntington Beach Coin Exchange 1980-1999. Had table and sold coins at a number of coin and gun shows in So CA, AZ and NV. Sell coins, tokens and currency currently at my space in the Pomona Antique Center. Past "Errorscope" Editor. Presently CONECA Examiner.

Organizations
ANA, CONECA, CWTS, NLG

Publications
Errorscope, Numismatic News, Civil War Token Journal, Error and Variety News

Education/Credentials
AA Degree LBCC pre Engineering, 1964 BS Degree CSULB Ind Technology, 1968

Awards and Honors
1st Place EAR Trophy for Civil War Token Errors, NLG Author of Year Award for best monthly coin column "Error News and Views" in small Numismatic paper, owned and published by Ray Anthony.

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