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    May 15, 2008, 05:15 PM
    1934 one dollar bill value
    I was just given a 1 dollar bill from 1934 it is really not in very good condition. The serial number starts with a star and then numbers and ends in a B. Was wondering if it has any value other than one dollar?
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    May 15, 2008, 05:17 PM
    Probably not.

    Paper currency, at least in the US is not of much value.

    I have several old silver certificates that aren't worth much more than the amount on the bill itself.
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    May 19, 2008, 12:36 AM
    What do you mean that it's not in very good condition, please? That could mean a lot of things... It's possible that it might be worth more than you think, depending on the condition of it.
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    May 20, 2008, 09:58 PM
    Dancan4U - The 1934 dollar is worth from -Quate out of the 2008 currency book the fllowing values { 1934- Signatures - Julian& Morgenyhau , IT is a silver certificate , } { Plate number - 1606. - VF-20 - $20.00 & UNC- 63 - $75.00
    { " " - 1606*. - VF-@)- 475.00 & UNC-63 - $650.00

    VF-20 means - VERY FINE 20 & UNC-63 Means UNCIRCULATED -63 grade
    I have a post on this site that gives just what to look for on each grade on the paper money
    Good Luck & GOD BLESS :: F.B.E.
    IF I Can be of any more help ,let me or CLOUGH know
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    Jul 7, 2008, 06:51 PM
    Hold on. This is a scarce note. It is a 1934 STAR replacement note. In Very Fine condition (a note that has some creases and/folds, but is clean) the retail value is about $175. Even if it is in bad shape, it could fetch about $50 on Ebay. Just make sure you scan both sides. Let the buyer make the grade determination.
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    Jul 8, 2008, 01:24 AM
    Concerning the grading of the conditions of paper currency, I have found what is quoted below from the following site to be very helpful. 1.9) How do you grade the condition of paper money?

    1.9) How do you grade the condition of paper money?

    The condition of a note is critical to its value. Lowering the
    grade of a note one notch can decrease its value by 1/3 or even
    1/2. An expensive note which falls between two categories might
    be worth a thousand dollars more in the higher category than the
    lower one. Thus, it's often important to be more precise than
    using a limited number of categories.

    But here's a general guideline. Note that many dealers have
    slightly different grading systems, especially with various
    sub-grades of uncirculated. There's no official system of grading,
    unfortunately. But these are pretty much universally accepted.
    I've received a lot of input and tried to hammer out the best
    descriptions for each category.

    Crisp Uncirculated, UNC or CU: This means absolutely not the
    slightest sign of any handling or wear or folding or *anything*.
    Some people use additional grades to distinguish qualities such
    as perfect centering or other printing characteristics. Certainly
    a note which has centering problems which are visible from a
    distance of 1 meter (3 feet) should have this mentioned in the
    condition description.

    Almost Uncirculated (or About Uncirculated), AU: This means there
    is a slightly detectable imperfection such as a counting fold on one
    corner or slightest fold in the center (nothing which breaks the
    surface of the paper) or a pinhole. At first glance it looks like
    an UNC note.

    Extremely Fine, EF or XF: Generally three light folds or one strong
    fold which breaks the surface. There may be slight rounding at the
    corners.

    Very Fine, VF: May have several folds although the note is still
    crisp and has a minimum of dirt. There may be minor tears or very
    small holes but nothing which distracts from the overall appearance
    of the note. Take an uncirculated note and crumple it once in your
    hand, then flatten it out: this is a Very Fine note. Repeat the
    crumpling and it's still pretty much a VF note.

    Fine, F: A circulated note where individual folds and creases may
    no longer be visible. To distinguish this from a VF note, when
    inspecting a Fine note, it clearly does not look like a note which
    has merely been crumpled a few times: It doesn't have the crispness
    and brightness of a VF note. No tears may extend into the printing.
    This is your average in-the-wallet note.

    Very Good, VG: Tears and small holes can be present. The note is
    not crisp at all. The is your lower quality in-the-wallet note.
    Lots of people on the 'net don't realize that a note in "very good"
    condition is really pretty lousy.

    Good, G: Small pieces missing, graffiti. A worn out note.

    Fair: Major tears, etc. A badly worn out note.

    Poor: Even worse.

    To grade a note precisely, it can help to hold the note about
    20 cm (7 inches) under a strong light source (use the same source
    for comparing notes) and on top of a white piece of paper and
    use a 3x or 4x power magnifying glass. Make sure your hands are
    clean before handling a note. This method will show a lot of
    minor imperfections which are not normally visible.

    Note that note from many countries have standard features which
    exist for even Uncirculated notes. Some notes from Bangladesh,
    Bhutan, Burma/Myanmar, India, Nepal, and Pakistan are only found
    with staple holes where staples are always used to hold packs of
    notes together. Most dealers list Uncirculated notes of this type
    as having the usual staple holes (often abbreviated as uSH-UNC).

    Also, some notes printed in France (for about 15 different
    countries) have a slight crinkle effect.
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    Jul 20, 2012, 09:07 AM
    I have a very very good condition 1934 1 dolllar bill. It has a left in the top left corner. What is the value

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