A picture of a Silver Certificate (top image is the obverse of the certificate, bottom image is the reverse of the certificate).1957 $1 Silver Certificate
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Silver Certificates

Silver Certificates were used for a time in the United States as a form of paper currency. They were produced in response to silver agitation by citizens angered by the "Crime of 1873", which placed the United States on the gold standard. more...

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The certificate was matched to the same amount of value in silver coinage. For example, one fifty dollar Silver Certificate = fifty silver dollars.

Distinguishing Features

There are a few features that distinguish a Silver Certificate. The seal and serial number on many of the first Silver Certificates issued was red or brown. It was not until Series 1899 for the $1, $2, and $5 denominations that the seal and number colors were officially, and permanently, changed to blue. (This occurred at different points for denominations above $5). During World War II the government issued 1935a Silver Certificates with a brown seal for Hawaii distribution and 1935a certificates with a yellow seal for North Africa distribution. The idea was that if these areas fell into enemy hands during the war, the money would be able to be easily identified and cancelled so as to prevent large monetary losses.

Obligation

The obligation of a note states how much of a specific commodity the government of a country will "pay to the bearer." On most large-size Silver Certificates, the obligation reads: "This certifies that there have/has been deposited in the Treasury of the United States of America (number) silver dollar(s) payable to the bearer on demand." On small-sized Silver Certificates beginning with Series 1934, in order to denote current location of deposit, it was changed to read: "This certifies that there is on deposit in the Treasury of the United States of America (number) dollar(s) in silver payable to the bearer on demand."

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1935 G No Motto $1 Silver Certificate Currency Note Cu 6262J1935 G No Motto $1 Silver Certificate Currency Note Cu 6262J $15.00 1957A (2-Notes In One Auction)Silver Certificate Star Notes~Nice Pair1957A (2-Notes In One Auction)Silver Certificate Star Notes~Nice Pair $2.24
Fr. 1620 $1 1957 Silver Certificate P57777761A Very GoodFr. 1620 $1 1957 Silver Certificate P57777761A Very Good $19.00 1935E* $1 Silver Certificate * 3231 1813 E . Star Note1935E* $1 Silver Certificate * 3231 1813 E . Star Note $10.01
Fr. 1604 1928-D $1 One Dollar "Funnyback" Silver Certificate "Key Series C"Fr. 1604 1928-D $1 One Dollar "Funnyback" Silver Certificate "Key Series C" $199.95 1928-A *Star* Silver Cert. Funny Back. Scarce Note. Fine Cond.1928-A *Star* Silver Cert. Funny Back. Scarce Note. Fine Cond. $120.00
1935 E $1 Silver Certificate Currency Note Lot Of 5 Au Cu 6264J1935 E $1 Silver Certificate Currency Note Lot Of 5 Au Cu 6264J $59.00 1935 A C D G $1 Silver Certificate Currency Note Lot Of 4 Au Cu 6263J1935 A C D G $1 Silver Certificate Currency Note Lot Of 4 Au Cu 6263J $35.00
Fr256 $2.00 1899 Gem Unc Silver Certificate Note Wl8Fr256 $2.00 1899 Gem Unc Silver Certificate Note Wl8 $2,499.00 1935/1957 $1 Silver Certificate Note 1 Note Per Bid1935/1957 $1 Silver Certificate Note 1 Note Per Bid $2.40
1957A Usa Silver Certificate - $1 Dollar 1 =Great Note=1957A Usa Silver Certificate - $1 Dollar 1 =Great Note= $1.04 Lot Of 2 Ten Dollar Silver Certificates, 1934, Fine & VgLot Of 2 Ten Dollar Silver Certificates, 1934, Fine & Vg $32.99
1935 D $ 1.00 Silver Certificate No Motto Collector Grade Blue Seal - # 1317051935 D $ 1.00 Silver Certificate No Motto Collector Grade Blue Seal - # 131705 $9.00 Lot Of 7 Five Dollar Silver Certificates, (2) 1953 (5)-1953-A, Average FineLot Of 7 Five Dollar Silver Certificates, (2) 1953 (5)-1953-A, Average Fine $55.99
1935E .Au $1 Silver Certificate P 2451 7742 I . Nice Looking Note1935E .Au $1 Silver Certificate P 2451 7742 I . Nice Looking Note $15.11 Fr. 1614 $1 1935-E Silver Certificate F62222220I FineFr. 1614 $1 1935-E Silver Certificate F62222220I Fine $33.00
Old Vtg 1928 A One Dollar Bill Silver Certificate Funny BackOld Vtg 1928 A One Dollar Bill Silver Certificate Funny Back $14.95 Fr. 1621 $1 1957-B Silver Certificate S38888833A Very GoodFr. 1621 $1 1957-B Silver Certificate S38888833A Very Good $18.00
1935E* $1 Silver Certificate * 5003 4105 E . Star Note1935E* $1 Silver Certificate * 5003 4105 E . Star Note $9.51 2006 $20 Chicago Illinois Star Currency Note Au Cu 1313G2006 $20 Chicago Illinois Star Currency Note Au Cu 1313G $31.49 Was: Previous Price $34.99
Lot Of 5-1957 Silver Certificate 1 Dollar-From Serial Brick Unc-Consecutive #411Lot Of 5-1957 Silver Certificate 1 Dollar-From Serial Brick Unc-Consecutive #411 $80.00 1957B .Uncirc $1 Silver Certificate V 9997 8291 A .High Number Too .Nice1957B .Uncirc $1 Silver Certificate V 9997 8291 A .High Number Too .Nice $13.01
1953 United States of America $5 Dollar 5 =Great Note=1953 United States of America $5 Dollar 5 =Great Note= $8.50 1935 C $1 Silver Certificate Currency Note Cu 6261J1935 C $1 Silver Certificate Currency Note Cu 6261J $12.00
Fr1653 -4 1934C & D $5 Silver Certificates - Changeover Pair - Gem UncirculatedFr1653 -4 1934C & D $5 Silver Certificates - Changeover Pair - Gem Uncirculated $1,199.00 1963 Usa Silver Certificate - $5 Dollar 5 = Great Note =1963 Usa Silver Certificate - $5 Dollar 5 = Great Note = $8.10
Fr#1654, 1934D $5 Narrow Silver Certificate Xf+ to AuFr#1654, 1934D $5 Narrow Silver Certificate Xf+ to Au $7.72
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