Is Confederate money worth anything?

Most Confederate currency bills are worth between $5 and $20 each. Condition is a big issue. If Confederate bills are very crisp and have not been folded or circulated, they can be worth $10 to $100 each.

Does Confederate money hold any value?

Today, though, Confederate dollars have value as a collectible item. Just like people will pay money to own a Civil War hat or musket, they will pay money to own Confederate money. Some rare Confederate bills are now worth 10 times more than they were in 1861.

What can you do with Confederate money?

Confederate dollars are not accepted as legal tender anywhere. However, for collectors and dealers of obsolete currency, Confederate dollars are valuable as collectible items.

Is Confederate money Rare?

According to Old Currency Values website, this note is thought to be quite rare as less than 5,800 were printed. The U.S. Civil War era is one of the most desirable periods for currency collectors and Confederate money is certainly among the most colorful and most interesting.

What is a Confederate $20 bill worth?

The 1861 and 1864 Confederate $20 bill worth are determined by the condition of the bill's paper. Fair to good condition pieces can be found on eBay and are valued at approximately under $100. However, 1861 Confederate $20 bills in excellent condition can go for hundreds or thousands of dollars.

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How do I check my Confederate money?

Most real CSA currency contains writing - most bills have hand written numbering and signatures -- in iron gall ink. Some denominations used a stamp for numbering but at the very least the treasurer had to sign the note.

How much is a 1864 Confederate $5 bill worth?

How much is a 5-dollar Confederate bill worth today? 1863 Confederate 5-dollar bill value can range anywhere from 10 to 200 dollars. An 1864 Confederate five-dollar bill value can also be anywhere within the same range. The price a banknote can claim is dependent on how good its condition is.

What is a Confederate $100 worth?

Also shown is a good example of the $100 Confederate note from 1864. Notice the C on the top left-hand corner — this is the origination of the term C-note or centre note or $100 note. These are valued between $15 and $1,500 depending on condition, year, and who signed the note.

What is the value of a Confederate $1000 bill?

Confederate 1000 Dollar Bill

The CSA $1,000 note was only issued in 1861 and was the highest denomination issued by the Confederate government. Uncirculated examples bring about $35,000 at auction.

How much is a 1864 Confederate $50 bill worth?

The value of an antique Confederate 50-dollar bills varies mainly according to the printing from which it hails. The 1864 printing was the largest, and thus, notes from that printing are the most common and the least valuable, often selling on eBay for less than $10.

When did Confederate money became worthless?

When the war ended in 1865, Confederate paper money became worthless. Over time, however, the bills became curiosities, then collectibles. Now nearly anything relating to the Civil War is in demand. However, as upward of $2 billion worth of Confederate bills were printed, they are fairly readily available.

How much is a $500 bill worth?

As of 2020, the now rare $500 bill is worth somewhere between $650 and $850, but it can be worth much more than that depending on the individual bill's condition and other factors. In fact, the value can possibly extend into thousands of dollars.

Who is on the Confederate 10 dollar bill?

This denomination of a ten dollar bill has a portrait of Confederate Secretary of State, Robert M.T. Hunter, at the bottom right. In the center of the bill is a vignette of the capital at Columbus, South Carolina.

Can you still get $500 bills?

Although no longer in circulation, the $500 bill remains legal tender.

How much is the first dollar bill worth?

Silver Certificates are bills issued between 1878 and 1964 in denominations ranging from $1 to $1,000. They are typically worth between $2-$20 for $1 bills, $10-$12 for $5 bills, and $30-$5,000 for $10 bills.

Who is on the Confederate $100 dollar bill?

1 of 4: One of many styles of the Confederate states' monetary script, this bill features Lucy Holcombe Pickens, the first lady of South Carolina. Lucy Holcombe Pickens (1832–1899), known as the “Queen of the Confederacy,” is the only woman to be featured on currency issued by a Confederate state.

Who is the man on the Confederate 100 dollar bill?

Popular stories claim one of the Confederate half dollars was given to Confederate President Jefferson Davis.

Who is on the Confederate $5 dollar bill?

This denomination of a five dollar bill has a red underprint. There is a portrait of Confederate Secretary of the Treasury, C.G. Memminger, at the bottom left. In the center of the bill is a vignette of the Confederate capital, Richmond, Virginia.

How much is a 1907 $5 bill worth?

Most 1907 series $5 bills are worth around $120 in very good condition. In very fine condition the value is around $200. In extremely fine condition the value is around $420. Uncirculated bills with a grade of MS 63 can sell for around $700.

What does Civil War money look like?

During the Civil War both the United States and the Confederate States suspended the use of gold as payment. The term “Greenbacks” was given to the legal tender notes that replaced the gold standard. After the Southern states succeeded, they created their own currency.

Who can appraise Confederate money?

As a Certified Coin Expert and Precious Metal Specialist, PGS Gold & Coin can buy, sell, and appraise a wide variety of high-end items.

Were there Confederate coins?

Most people are aware of Civil War paper money, and federal issue coinage, minted between 1861 through 1865. However, it's a little known fact that the Confederacy minted coins at the three Southern Branch Mints located at Charlotte North Carolina, Dahlonega, Georgia, and New Orleans, Louisiana.

What gives our money value?

Summary. Currency value is determined by aggregate supply and demand. Supply and demand are influenced by a number of factors, including interest rates, inflation, capital flow, and money supply. The most common method to value currency is through exchange rates.

How much is a $2 bill worth?

Bottom line, most $2 bills circulated between 1976 and now without any special stars by the serial number are probably only worth face value — but older printings could make you a little (or a lot) richer!