Red seal $5 bills

Discussion in 'Paper Money' started by Chip Kirkpatrick, Jun 1, 2019.

  1. Chip Kirkpatrick

    Chip Kirkpatrick Well-Known Member

    at the bank the teller asked me if I wanted some “Red dot 5 dollar bills”. She had 25 red seal bills, all circulated.

    I know nothing about them but figured they’re worth at least $5 each.

    Is there any value in them?
     
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  3. NOS

    NOS Former Coin Hoarder

    It depends on the series date and what you mean by circulated. A well-worn example that is torn or has writing will be less valuable and desirable than one that has seen some circulation but is still fairly crisp and clean.

    Typically, circulated $5 red seals retail from $7-$9+ but like I say, it all depends on the series date and actual condition. Serial numbers and stars (if there are any) could play a factor in determining value as well. It'd be good if you could post pictures and give examples of the series dates that are represented in the lot.
     
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  4. Tlberg

    Tlberg Well-Known Member

    Take them!
     
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  5. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

    Grab all of them! They don't make them any longer. They are always worth face value but can be worth more depending upon the following:
    Condition is everything
    For signatures
    Damage to the bill
    Serial numbers
    Date and series of the bill

    And a few other things.
     
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  6. Michael K

    Michael K Well-Known Member

    They can't be worth less than $5 and most or all will be worth a little more.
     
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  7. tommyc03

    tommyc03 Senior Member

    I'd grab them all also at face as long as you can afford it.
     
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  8. Penna_Boy

    Penna_Boy Just a nobody from the past

    Grab em up!
     
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  9. hotwheelsearl

    hotwheelsearl Well-Known Member

    Yes! I had several red seal $5s at one point. I sold every single one of them for between $7 and $9.

    I made between $0.30 and $2.00 after fees and shipping.

    Obviously not a great way to make money, but better than spending at face.
     
  10. Jaelus

    Jaelus The Hungarian Antiquarian Supporter

    You won't lose money buying bills at face.
     
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