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1934 $5 Federal Reserve Notes Values By Series

About These Price Ranges

The values shown below are for standard notes only, based on actual eBay and Heritage Auctions data.

IMPORTANT: If your note has any special features such as:

Star Notes Fancy Serial Numbers Error Notes Other Special Characteristics

Its value could be significantly higher. Check the "Special Features Value Impact" section below to find your note's potential premium value.

Pro Tip: Click + to see all variants for a specific year and denomination, then click Details for precise pricing by grade.
Denomination Year Circulated
(Grades 1-45)
Uncirculated
(Grades 50-64)
Premium
(Grades 65+ EPQ)
Details
$5 1934D $14.24 - $21.49 $33.99 - $79.50 $79.00 - $336.00
$5 1934C $14.95 - $30.00 $28.00 - $69.00 $61.00 - $377.50
$5 1934B $23.99 $36.00 - $77.82 $172.50 - $600.00
$5 1934A $12.17 - $35.55 $28.95 - $51.72 $46.08 - $324.00
$5 1934 $14.00 - $68.50 $36.33 - $126.50 $158.50 - $1,680.00
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Special Features Value Impact

From modest premiums to jaw-dropping values—discover which special features can transform ordinary bills into prized collectibles. Explore each feature to see detailed price ranges organized by denomination, note type, and series—all based on verified auction and sales data.

$2 1976 Federal Reserve Star Note.

$2 1976 Federal Reserve Star Note.

What are Star Note?

Replacement bills indicated by a star symbol at the end of the serial number instead of a letter. Printed to replace defective notes during production, they typically represent less than 1% of notes produced. Their relative scarcity compared to regular notes drives their premium value, especially for star notes from smaller print runs or those with fancy serial numbers, which can command significant collector premiums.

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Deno. Series Circulated Uncirculated Premium Check Prices
$5 1934D $75.12 $1,605.00 $1,125.62 - $2,160.00 Find SalesView
$5 1934C $110.25 $411.25 - $833.75 - Find SalesView
$5 1934B $189.00 - $307.62 $1,380.00 $770.00 Find SalesView
$5 1934A $76.00 - $76.88 $126.50 - $305.00 $448.50 - $1,065.00 Find SalesView
$5 1934 $94.00 - $234.00 $204.00 - $1,150.00 $431.25 Find SalesView

$20 1934A Mule Federal Reserve Note.

$20 1934A Mule Federal Reserve Note.

What are Mule Note?

Currency printed with mismatched plate combinations not intended to be used together. Collectors prize these mechanical errors for their distinctive production anomalies, representing rare manufacturing oversights where front and back plates from different series were accidentally paired. Their value stems from being documented irregularities in the otherwise meticulous federal printing process.

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Deno. Series Circulated Uncirculated Premium Check Prices
$5 1934 $12.50 - $46.00 $18.00 - $90.50 $69.58 - $451.00 Find SalesView

1935A $1 Hawaii Silver Certificate Bown Seal.

1935A $1 Hawaii Silver Certificate Bown Seal.

What are Hawaii Overprint Brown Seal Note?

World War II emergency issue bills overprinted with "HAWAII" as a security measure against Japanese invasion. If Japanese forces captured Hawaii, these specially marked notes could be declared invalid to prevent enemy use of the currency. Their historical significance during a pivotal wartime period combined with their distinctive appearance and finite production makes them highly prized by both currency and World War II collectors.

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Deno. Series Circulated Uncirculated Premium Check Prices
$5 1934A $125.18 - $263.32 $239.00 - Find SalesView
$5 1934 $129.99 - $220.25 - - Find SalesView

1950 Wide Federal Reserve Note Wide variety that has four wide margins

1950 Wide Federal Reserve Note Wide variety that has four wide margins

What are Wide Variant?

Bills printed with wider than standard margins or dimensions. These production variants have more white space around the design than typical notes, creating a distinctive appearance. Collectors value them for their deviation from standard specifications and relative rarity. Their unusual appearance makes them immediately distinguishable in collections, and their status as production anomalies that escaped quality control increases their desirability among specialists.

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Deno. Series Circulated Uncirculated Premium Check Prices
$5 1934C $50.00 $38.00 - $231.62 $79.00 - $264.00 Find SalesView

1950E Federal Reserve Note. The L-D block had a printing of roughly one-fourth of the L-C block

1950E Federal Reserve Note. The L-D block had a printing of roughly one-fourth of the L-C block

What are Special Block Identifier?

Bills with distinctive block lettering or numbering, excluding experimental or web notes. These represent specific production batches identified by letter-number combinations in the serial number. Collectors value certain rare blocks, replacement blocks, and final blocks of a series. Their significance lies in identifying specific production runs, with first and last blocks of a series or denomination often commanding the highest premiums.

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Deno. Series Circulated Uncirculated Premium Check Prices
$5 1934D $60.95 - $189.75 $74.75 - $632.50 $115.00 - $1,145.62 Find SalesView
$5 1934C - - $69.58 Find SalesView
$5 1934B - $216.00 $132.00 Find SalesView
$5 1934 - $69.58 - $191.75 $376.00 - $611.00 Find SalesView

Inverted Overprint Fr. 2030-B $10 1993 Federal Reserve Note.

Inverted Overprint Fr. 2030-B $10 1993 Federal Reserve Note.

What are Overprint Error Note?

Error notes with misplaced or double overprinting of seals or serial numbers, excluding Hawaii overprints. These production errors create visually striking abnormalities where Treasury seals or serial numbers appear in incorrect positions or are duplicated. Their value stems from their obvious visual distinctiveness and the clear evidence they provide of mechanical failures during the complex multi-step printing process used for currency production.

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Deno. Series Circulated Uncirculated Premium Check Prices
$5 1934 - $305.50 $306.00 - $1,050.00 Find SalesView
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