1953 five dollar silver certificate blue seal

Description: Five dollar silver certificates from 1953 are common even in high grade. These bills were printed by the billions and are not rare nor interesting to most collectors. If you have a silver certificate you have any questions about, please contact us by email or phone today.

The 1953 $5 silver certificates are very popular among beginner collectors because of its inexpensive cost and the fact it’s a blue seal silver certificate bill. These notes come in many different colored serial numbers and seals depending on the variety.

1953 five dollar silver certificate blue seal

1953 $5 Silver Certificate Value

Varieties: The regular issue 1953 $5 silver certificates have 3 different types: 1953, 1953A, and 1953B.

Value: The value of 1953 five dollar silver certificates is based upon condition and serial number. These bills are only worth around $6.50 each. Notes in better condition may be worth $20. We only buy low serial number 1953 $5 silver certificates.

Small-size $5 Silver Certificates were issued with series dates of 1934 and 1953. Once redeemable for silver coin or bullion, these notes and the redemption option were discontinued by Act of Congress in 1963. Silver Certificates, with their distinctive blue Treasury seals and serial numbers, are among the most sought-after U.S. currency notes. This Series 1953A $5 Silver Certificate bears Priest-Anderson signatures.

  • Product Type: Single Products
  • Note Features: Blue Seal
  • Note Size: Small
  • Year: 1953
  • Denomination: $5

1953 five dollar silver certificate blue seal

The year 1953 was the last year that the US printed the five dollar silver certificates. Most of these silver certificates are relatively common and there is nothing special about the design. These bills were printed in three different years, so there were three different series: 1953, 1953A, and 1953B. Each series is equally as common. In addition there are star notes for each variety and only the 1953B star note is rare. Read below to learn more information about these bills and what the current values are.

1953 five dollar silver certificate blue seal

Specifications

Denomination: $5.00 U.S. Dollar
Year: 1953
Type: Silver Certificate
Portrait: Abraham Lincoln

How Much Is Your Bill Worth?

These bills just aren't as old as some of the other five dollar silver certificates. Most of them sell for around $12 each in very fine condition. In uncirculated condition the price is around $27.50 for bills with an MS 63 grade. The earlier 1934 five dollar silver certificates have a similar price range.

If your bill is a star note then it will be worth a little more money. Star notes are simply notes with a star before the serial number. If you have a 1953B star note then it can be quite valuable. Keep reading to learn more about star notes.

Star Notes

1953 five dollar silver certificate blue seal

Each different series has a star note version. The common star note series are the 1953 and 1953A star notes. Bills from these series each sell for around $30-35 in very fine condition. In uncirculated condition the price is around $95 for bills with an MS 63 grade.

The only rare star note is the 1953B five dollar silver certificate star note. Over three million of these bills were printed, but somehow fewer than 400,000 went into circulation. In very fine condition the value is around $750.

Note: Valuable bills should be placed inside currency holders.

Grading System

Very fine- A note that has been in circulation but not for a long time. The note is still relatively crisp. There may be some creases, folds, or light smudges.

MS 63 choice uncirculated- A note that shows no signs of ever having been in circulation. The note still has its original crispness. The note is also well-centered.

Conclusion

These notes are relatively old, but they just aren't very valuable because the design is plain and many of them were printed. But if you're lucky enough to have a 1953B star note, then your note could be worth a lot of money.

 

Sources:

A Guide Book of United States Paper Money


What is a $5 silver certificate from 1953 worth?

Value: The value of 1953 five dollar silver certificates is based upon condition and serial number. These bills are only worth around $6.50 each. Notes in better condition may be worth $20.

What is a blue $5 bill worth?

Value: Poor condition $5 blue seal 1902 nationals are worth $70. Decent condition bills from a decent bank can bring $850. Great condition blue seal nationals from a rare bank can bring over $10,000.

Are 5 dollar silver certificates worth anything?

Determining the value of your old $5 Silver Certificate will depend on many factors we list below, however, typically these banknotes are worth anywhere between $6 and over $1,000. The most common Silver Certificate bill is the 1953 $5 Silver Certificate note with Abraham Lincoln pictured at the center.

What is a 5 dollar bill with red ink?

Congress authorizes a new class of currency, known as “United States notes,” or “Legal Tender notes.” These notes are characterized by a red seal and serial number. They continue to circulate until 1971.