1899 Silver Certificates
Silver certificates were printed to be used in place of much heavier silver coins. These certificates carried the value of the same amount of silver coin. In 1899 the use of the color blue on the seal and numbers was made official. Silver certificates began to disappear from common usage in the 1940's and 1950's.
These certificate are highly collectible and sought after due to their historic value. Condition helps to determine the value of the certificate. Uncirculated notes in perfect condition bring the highest prices. The rating system for condition is as follows; (CU) crisp uncirculated, (AU) about uncirculated (XF) extra fine, (VF) very fine, (F) fine, (VG) very good, and (G) good. The silver certificates were printed in a large size that is about twice as big as the currency we use today. The notes were printed in one, two, and five dollar denominations. The most common are the one dollar certificates. The five dollar certificates are the most rare making them the most valuable.
These certificate are highly collectible and sought after due to their historic value. Condition helps to determine the value of the certificate. Uncirculated notes in perfect condition bring the highest prices. The rating system for condition is as follows; (CU) crisp uncirculated, (AU) about uncirculated (XF) extra fine, (VF) very fine, (F) fine, (VG) very good, and (G) good. The silver certificates were printed in a large size that is about twice as big as the currency we use today. The notes were printed in one, two, and five dollar denominations. The most common are the one dollar certificates. The five dollar certificates are the most rare making them the most valuable.
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The bills all feature distinctive markings. The one dollar has an eagle and portraits of two presidents, Abraham Lincoln and Ulysses S. Grant. The two dollar certificates have a portrait of George Washington. A portrait of Running Antelope a Sioux Chief is on the five dollar silver certificate. This is the only time a Native American's portrait has been featured on American currency.
1899 silver certificates are highly collectible and sought after making them a good investment for collectors. These beautiful bills have a wide range of value based on the overall condition and the denomination of the bill making it possible for collectors just starting out to find a certificate in their price range. There are some beautiful certificates on the market that would make a wonderful addition to any currency or historic collection.
1899 silver certificates are highly collectible and sought after making them a good investment for collectors. These beautiful bills have a wide range of value based on the overall condition and the denomination of the bill making it possible for collectors just starting out to find a certificate in their price range. There are some beautiful certificates on the market that would make a wonderful addition to any currency or historic collection.