Blue Seal US Dollars (Silver Certificates) Similar to their gold standard counterparts, U.S. silver certificates had a blue seal. These notes first began circulating in 1878 and were backed by the United States stockpile of silver bullion. These certificates could be redeemed for their value in silver.
What does a brown seal on money mean?
Brown Seal: National Currency, legally a receipt for gold bonds (or other securities) deposited by the bank of issue with the US treasurer. Issued from 1929 to 1935. OR – Federal Reserve Bank Notes, emergency issue during the Great Depression.
How much is a 1935 Hawaii silver certificate worth?
While 1935 silver certificates can be used at face value, the 1935 mule silver certificate value can be anywhere from $500 to several-thousand dollars depending on the condition of the note. It carries less value than other rare issues such as the wide design 1935D $1 silver certificate.
What are the serial numbers on the Hawaii silver seal?
1. Silver Certificate Surcharged “Hawaii” on both sides 2. Yellow Seal Silver Certificates 2 Varieties with Star Serial Numbers. Yellow Seal Silver Certificates, signatures Julian – Morgenthau with Yellow seal. Important: Star serial number.
What are the different types of 1935 Silver Certificates?
There are blue seals, brown seals, and yellow seals. The different series include the following: 1935, 1935A, 1935B, 1935C, 1935D, 1935E, 1935F, 1935G, and 1935H.
What’s the difference between a red seal and a blue seal?
Red Seal: United States Note, legally a promissory note. Issued from 1929 to 1971. Blue Seal: Silver Certificate, legally a bearer’s receipt for silver coins (or silver bullion) on deposit with the US treasurer. Issued from 1929 to 1963.
What does the different color seals mean on a silver certificate?
Different color seals??? Blue and Yellow seals do indeed indicate silver and gold certificates, respectively. When issued, they were legally a bearer’s receipt. They are no longer. You can’t go to the Federal Reserve and trade them in for silver or gold coin (wouldn’t that be nice!).
