Expert: PAPAJACK - 7/28/2007

Question
QUESTION: Can you tell me the dates $1 Silver Certificates were issued?

I have one and the dates appears to 1928 D; could this be correct?

Thanks, George - Savannah, GA

ANSWER: Hello George,          

The small size (the Size of todays modern notes) Silver Certificates have been issued since 1928. The last series issued was dated 1957 B for the one dollar note.
The Five Dollar Silver Certificates started 1934 and the last series issued was dated 1953 B for the one Five Dollar note.
The Ten Dollar Silver Certificates started 1933 and the last series issued was dated 1953 B for the one Ten Dollar note.

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Thank You and Good Luck

PapaJack

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QUESTION: I rated Papajack a # 10 for quick response and clarity. One more question - any idea of the worth of a 1928 One Dollar Silver Certificate series 1928B

Appreciate it, George Savannah, GA

Answer
Hello again George,          

Sorry I missed this part of your answer. The issue dates on US Notes remains the same regardless of the year printed. It changes only when there is a design change. So yours was not was not made in 1928.

The 1928 B series $1 Silver certificate signed by Woods and Mills;
Very Fine $13
Extra Fine $20
Choice Uncirculated $45

If it has a star * in the serial number it is much more valuable;
Very Fine $50
Extra Fine $150
Choice Uncirculated $400

Below is a quick grading guide for paper notes.

UNCIRCULATED - UNC: A perfect note. Crisp and clean as issued and without any folds, creases, blemishes or discoloration. Colors have original hue and brightness. Some issues may have ripples [as made]. Mention must be made if the design is not perfectly centered with usual width of margins.

ABOUT UNCIRCULATED - AU: Similar to Uncirculated but with the allowance of a light fold [usually a vertical center fold] or two or three very light counting folds, but not both. Counting creases resulting in broken paper fibbers, or any other creases, reduce the grade depending on their number and severity. The practice of using "almost" and "about" to designate a slightly lower or a plus in the case of lower grades to designate in-between grades is common, e.g. "almost AU" or "EF plus". Notes not perfectly centered with width of margins must be so described.

EXTREMELY FINE - EF: Similar to Almost Uncirculated but the center fold, vertical or horizontal, may be a crease, i.e. paper fibbers are broken, or there may be up to three heavy counting folds [not creases] or two light creases, but no combination of the above. The centering and margins if not perfect must be noted.

VERY FINE - VF: A fairly crisp and clean note. It may have several major and minor creases and folds, and some evidence of wear especially along the edges or at the corners. There may be some slight decrease in hue and intensity of the colors. The design in the creases should not be worn off.

FINE - F: A note with considerable evidence of circulation. Numerous creases and folds, but a small degree of firmness remaining. Usually fairy soiled and the hue and intensity of the color are slightly reduced. There may be a slight amount of the design worn off along the major creases. Creases should not be worn off.

VERY GOOD - VG: A heavily circulated note but with all the major design still visible. Usually limp with no crispness or firmness, quite soiled, hue and intensity of the color will be faded or altered. A moderate amount of the design may be worn off along the major creases or in the "counting creases" areas. Numerous other defects may apply [see list below]

GOOD - G: Soft and very limp, often with tears and small pieces missing. Usually some of the major design is worn off. Note may be quite dark in appearance. Manuscript signatures, dates and sheet numbers may be worn off or entirely faded out. Often have numerous tears and other defects.

FAIR - F: Similar to GOOD, but larger pieces missing. Manuscript signatures, dates and sheet numbers may be worn off or entirely faded out. Often have numerous tears and other defects.

Thank You and Good Luck

PapaJack