How Much Is a Silver Certificate Dollar Worth? Values from $1 to $5,000+

Value factors

• Face value: Most silver certificates are worth their face value of $1 for everyday use

• Collectible value: Rare or well-preserved specimens can be worth significantly more to collectors

• Series and year:

  • 1928 series certificates are among the rarest, selling for up to $5,000 in very fine condition
  • 1896 Educational Series can fetch $500+ in excellent condition, up to $4,000 for uncirculated notes

• Condition: Better preserved notes command higher prices

  • "Very choice uncirculated note 64" can be worth up to $4,000
  • "Gem uncirculated premium" state notes can sell for over $1,300

• Star notes: These replacement notes are scarcer and often more valuable

  • A 1957 Star Note $1 Silver Certificate sold for $25 at auction

Common silver certificate values

• 1935-1957 series: Most common, typically worth face value ($1)

• 1899 Black Eagle:

  • Very good condition: about $110
  • "Gem uncirculated premium": over $1,300

• 1957 Star Note: Sold for $25 at auction

Rarest and most valuable certificates

• 1928 series (A, B, C, D, E variations): Up to $5,000 in very fine condition

• 1896 Educational Series:

  • Excellent condition: $500+
  • "Very choice uncirculated note 64": up to $4,000

Factors affecting collectibility

• Rarity: Less common series or variations are more valuable

• Historical significance: Certificates from important periods in U.S. monetary history may command higher prices

• Design: Unique or aesthetically pleasing designs, like the 1896 Educational Series, can increase value