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.

What is a Confederate $1 bill worth?

between $5 and $20 each
All currency seems to be collectible — especially prior to 1940. Many pieces of American currency are just worth 1% to 10% over the face value, but of course there are many examples that are worth thousands of dollars for a single $1 bill. Most Confederate currency bills are worth between $5 and $20 each.

Are Confederate bills worth anything?

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.

How much is 1864 Confederate 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.

Was Confederate paper money printed on both sides?

Bills issued by the C.S.A. were hand signed and individually numbered by the Treasurer and Register, however, the duty became taxing with the number of bills produced, so secretaries were hired to sign the bills in later printings. It was not uncommon for notes to be printed on a single side or cut unevenly.

Is Confederate money worthless?

Near the end of the war, the currency became practically worthless as a medium of exchange. This was because, for the most part, Confederate currency were bills of credit, as in the Revolutionary War, not secured or backed by any assets.

How much is a $5 dollar bill from 1864 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.

Is my dollar bill serial number worth anything?

Low Serial Numbers are quite popular to collect, paper money collectors usually look out for any number below 100, or even 1,000 as they’re the most desirable of the low serial numbers. Such as any number below 00001000, or 00000100.