5 Dollar Bills Worth Up to US$280,000 Revealed
How many times have we had a certain amount of bills in our wallets or pockets that, if we check carefully, have special characteristics that make them very valuable. However, by not knowing various details, we miss the great opportunity to get a good amount, so without realizing it we get rid of them by paying in some purchase. Before making that mistake, we let you know which are the 5 dollar bills that could be worth up to US$280,000 in the auction market. So before making a transaction with that money, first pay attention to this note.
It is worth mentioning that according to the Federal Reserve, at least 3.5 billion $5 bills were issued in 2022, so you could get your hands on one that costs quite a bit of money. The list was made by La Opinión.
US$5 OF 1861 “FOR THE” SIGHT NOTE (Fr. 1a)
Feature: On the first printings of US$5 from 1861 it was written “for him”, making it very valuable.
Year of auction: 2007.
Price: A note in good condition sold for US$138,000.
US$5 1861 ST. ST. SIGHT NOTE LOUIS (Fr. 5)
Feature: They are the first banknotes printed in the United States. With them they helped finance the Civil War.
Year of auction: 2018.
Price: One ticket was auctioned for US$81,000.
US$5 TREASURY NOTE FROM 1890 (Fr. 360)
Feature: It is one of the largest first banknotes. They estimate that there are 14 of these bills in circulation.
Auction year: 2013.
Price: US$282,000.
1914 US$5 BLUE SEAL FEDERAL RESERVE BILL (Fr. 871a)
Feature: Just as its name suggests, its blue seal is what makes this note valuable.
Auction year: 2006.
Price: US$115,000.
1914 US$5 RED SEAL FEDERAL RESERVE BILL (Fr. 843A)
Characteristic: Its red seal. It is estimated that there are at least 13 in circulation.
Auction year: 2011
Auction price: U$109,000.
How to Identify Dollar Bills that Could be Worth US$150,000
There are three things you need to know to identify poorly printed bills that could be worth a small fortune:
– The Series date located near the photograph of George Washington must read “Series 2013.”
– The bill must have a “B” Federal Reserve stamp above the serial number.
– The serial number must end with a star.
Where to Sell Rare Dollar Bills?
If you are fortunate enough to have one of these precious jewels in your hands and you want to sell them, it is best to search on buying and selling websites such as Ebay and Ma-shops. To verify that the price is correct, it is advisable to consult several specialists.