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1935 Silver Certificate Value
A worn 1935 $1 silver certificate is worth about $5 to $16. Uncirculated ones sell for about $16 to $28.
Wartime Hawaii and North Africa notes, and the experimental R and S notes, are worth much more.
Check the seal color and look for a red R or S. Those versions are worth far more.
- Worn$5–16Folds, soft paper, normal wear
- Uncirculated$16–28Crisp, no folds, never spent
- Star note$10–25Star (★) in the serial number
Which one do you have?
- Blue seal, blue serial numbers and SILVER CERTIFICATE across the top. The series date runs from SERIES 1935 to 1935 H.
- The back shows the Great Seal of the United States, like a modern $1 bill.
- Brown seal with HAWAII printed on it: a World War II Hawaii note. Yellow seal: a North Africa note.
Versions worth more
1935A Hawaii
$40–72 worn, $80–150 uncirculated
Brown seal and HAWAII overprints, issued in Hawaii during World War II.
1935A North Africa
$53–86 worn, $175–200 uncirculated
Yellow seal, issued to troops in North Africa and Europe.
1935A red R or S
$100–190 worn; $480–730 in PMG 63–65
A large red R or S on the face marks a 1944 test of two paper types.
Star note
$10–18 worn, $18–25 uncirculated
A star (★) before the serial number.
Check your serial number
Type the 8 digits of the serial number. Add the letters and the star if your note has them; the checker reads the digits.
Questions
Is a 1935 silver certificate rare?
Regular blue seal notes are common. The Hawaii, North Africa and red R or S notes are the scarce ones.
Can I trade a silver certificate for silver?
No. That ended on June 24, 1968.
Is old paper money still legal tender?
Yes. All U.S. paper money issued since 1861 is still legal tender at face value. Collectors usually pay more for older or crisp notes.
Where can I sell it?
For common notes, a local coin or currency dealer is quickest. eBay works for notes worth $20 or more. Send notes worth several hundred dollars to a currency auction house.
Should I get it graded?
Only if it's worth well over $100. Grading by PMG or PCGS Banknote costs tens of dollars per note plus shipping, which is more than most common notes are worth.
Check real sales
Sold listings show what notes in your condition actually bring: see sold 1935 silver certificates on eBay.
Protect your notes: currency sleeves keep bills flat and clean, and a 10x loupe helps you read seals and serial numbers.
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Values checked October 9, 2026 against recent sold listings. They are typical prices, not offers. Worn modern notes are valued at face, since that is what a bank or store gives you. How values work.