What is the value of a 1934 A five dollar bill?

Hi, azstarbar!

Do you know the graded condition of the currency that you have?

Thanks!

No, not really. I think it is at least in fine condition.

Listed below, is some information that will be helpful to you then.

Flying Blue Eagle is an Expert on this site who has the current documentation concerning the possible monetary value of such things. As such, I'm sure that he will be along eventually to address your post.

In the meantime, and as per Flying Blue Eagle's request, it would be helpful if you would post the following information concerning the currency that you have. I know that you've already already provided some of the information that is asked for in the quote that is below when posting your question.

What the paper money is worth monetarily will also greatly depend on the graded condition of it.

What is posted below is quoted from the following site and is for paper currency. 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.

Thanks!

Sorry, I'm new at this... Thank you

That's perfectly all right! Flying Blue Eagle will have the information that you need. He justs needs that additional information. If you will provide it, that will be great!

He really loves to discuss about coins and paper currency!

Thanks!

I hope this is right.
The denomination of the currency: $5.00
Series date: 1934A
Signatures: Julian-Morgenthau
Color of seal and color of serial numbers: Green
Is there a star before or after the serial number? No
What is written above on the very top of the currency? Federal reserve note
The mint I think is San Francisco-L
Plate # D85 on front 1541 on back
The condition I would say is at least Fine

By-the-way, Thank you for all your help!

You're welcome! At reading your information, that would seem to be what Flying Blue Eagle will need.

Would you be able to post an image of it here? That would help to enrich this thread and also the site.

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Sorry, I can't. My scanner isn't working.

That's okay. But, do you have a digital camera?

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No, I don't.

That's also okay. No problem, just thought that I would ask.

The thing to do know would be to wait for Flying Blue Eagle to come along. He's usually here about everyday, although I know that he's had some health problems recently that prevent him from attending to things on this site.

Do you have any other currency or maybe coins for which you would like to know the possible monetary value?

Thanks!

Sorry to hear about the health problems.. I understand that. I have health problems also. I do have others, but not what I use to have. I have lost some. And the best of my small collection was stolen. I can't remember what year it was, but it was a $5 dollar Indian Head gold piece. And I had to sell my silver dollars. I do have some old Swedish coins that my father gave me,(he gave me most of what I have).. I now keep everything locked away.

I'm also sorry to here about your health problems! I was hospitalized about a month ago. Couldn't walk and was having chest pains. Turned out to be a massive panic attack! The same symptoms as a heart attack.

If you would like to know what some of your others are, please post about them by starting new threads. I know that Flying Blue Eagle would love to help you and I'll also be equally interested, but I don't have near the resources that he does.

You've come to a really great site in order to inquire about such things! In particular, because you're basically getting "live" help here.

Thanks!

I've had a panic attack before. NOT FUN! I was in the ER at the time for a migraine. I REALLY like this site! I know I will be posting more threads here. But, not tonight. I need to get some sleep for work tomorrow. I want to thank you again!! You have been such a great help to me! Will be looking forward to what Flying Blue Eagle has to say! But now , I need to say Goodnight. I will be back on site tomorrow. Thanks again for all your help!

Okay, I wish for you a goodnight and sweet dreams! I'll be interested in what else you might like. I'm heavily into the arts of various kinds like music and visual arts.

I would appreciate it if you would please let me know what other things you like to do.

Some of us that are into the same things collaborate together on threads and also call upon each other when we know that someone has a certain expertise in a subject.

You're very welcome and I look forward to communicating with you at some point in the near future.

Thanks!

azstarbar - you have a 1934a ; federal reserve note , if you are going by the issuing bank ,which is san franscisco federal reserve bank (area distric isc l-12:: the signatures are , julian and morgenthau color of seal and serial numbers is ,green:: no star by serial {wish there was } #1957ll- vf-20 unc-63
$15.00 $ 40.00
#1957l ( * ) $50.00 $350.00
( note)the {vf-20 means - very fine condition and grade -20 :: the unc -63, - means -uncirculated condition- grade 63]] {{ the number 1957l -means - it is a number that is given to that certain note, every note in the book has a given number<and is a lot of the time referred to by that number::: the star note <which the star is put in front of the serial number or follows the number right at the end of the serial number:: a star note sells for about double then the reg note:: now the rest of the story :: when a note is damaged <tore ectect: then it is recorded in a book and the note is taken to a furnace and burrned: this even happins when a note is brought bact to the where paper money is printed and the same takes place for those notes:: after burning a new note is printed in its place and a star is placed in front of or right after the serial number::( #2)as a change in the design or if there is one or both signatures, changed then the letter following the series date <changes to the next letter: example 1934, 1934a, 1934 b 1934c; 1934 d; ect ect:: i hope that i have answered your question to your satsfacation if i have please rate my answers thanks: have a great day and god bless f.b.e.;; thanks for your help clough and glzad to see you back {prayers do help} hope you are feeling a hole lots better : we all missed you :: god bless f.b.e.

Thank you for the information that you gave me. It does help a lot! Peace be with you.

Well, Thank You and Bless Your Heart, Flying Blue Eagle! Did you get my private message that I sent to you I think about a week ago?

Thanks!