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$500 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:
Its value could be significantly higher. Check the "Special Features Value Impact" section below to find your note's potential premium value.
| Denomination | Year | Circulated (Grades 1-45) |
Uncirculated (Grades 50-64) |
Premium (Grades 65+ EPQ) |
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| + | $500 |
1934
2 variants
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$662.40 - $1,278.75 | $1,092.50 - $2,760.00 | $2,585.00 - $14,087.50 | ||||||||||
| + | $500 |
1918
1 variants
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$6,612.50 - $32,050.00 | $30,825.00 | - | ||||||||||
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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.
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.
Value Chart By Note Denomination & Series
| Deno. | Series | Circulated | Uncirculated | Premium | Check Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $500 | 1934A | $3,593.75 - $5,280.00 | $7,271.88 | - | Find SalesView |
| $500 | 1934 | $2,817.50 - $5,040.00 | $10,050.00 - $13,418.75 | - | Find SalesView |
$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.
Value Chart By Note Denomination & Series
| Deno. | Series | Circulated | Uncirculated | Premium | Check Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $500 | 1934A | $632.50 - $998.75 | $1,175.00 - $2,232.50 | $3,995.00 - $9,356.25 | Find SalesView |
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.
Value Chart By Note Denomination & Series
| Deno. | Series | Circulated | Uncirculated | Premium | Check Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $500 | 1934A | $1,236.25 - $2,014.50 | $1,265.00 - $2,445.38 | $3,257.50 | Find SalesView |
| $500 | 1934 | $1,161.25 - $1,495.00 | $1,740.00 - $6,600.00 | $3,708.75 - $9,946.88 | Find SalesView |
| $500 | 1918 | $14,400.00 - $38,362.50 | - | - | Find SalesView |
1976 $2 Federal Reserve Note with stamp
What are Other Stamp Note?
Bills bearing official stamps from significant events or institutions, excluding first day stamps. These marked notes carry historical significance through their official validation or commemoration of specific events. The additional provenance and historical context they provide increases their value to collectors, particularly when the stamps relate to significant financial or historical moments. Their uniqueness and documented historical connection drive their premium values.
Value Chart By Note Denomination & Series
| Deno. | Series | Circulated | Uncirculated | Premium | Check Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $500 | 1934A | $822.50 - $1,190.62 | - | - | Find SalesView |
| $500 | 1934 | $726.25 - $981.25 | - | - | Find SalesView |
An ink mark is found on Grant's forehead, while a few red ink droplets have also landed on this scarce $50.
What are Ink Mark Error Note?
Error notes with distinctive ink marks or spots, excluding smears or transfers. These random ink artifacts affect the note's appearance and occur when loose ink or foreign particles create unexpected marks during production. Collectors value them for their unique patterns and the variety they bring to error collections. Their premium value typically correlates with the size, placement, and distinctiveness of the marks, especially when creating recognizable shapes or patterns.
Value Chart By Note Denomination & Series
| Deno. | Series | Circulated | Uncirculated | Premium | Check Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $500 | 1934A | $763.75 | - | - | Find SalesView |
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.
Value Chart By Note Denomination & Series
| Deno. | Series | Circulated | Uncirculated | Premium | Check Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $500 | 1934A | $635.95 - $1,200.00 | - | - | Find SalesView |
| $500 | 1934 | $747.50 - $2,280.00 | $1,525.00 - $4,920.00 | $4,465.00 - $9,000.00 | Find SalesView |
Low serial number D00000386A $5 1928 Federal Reserve Note
What are Low/High Serial Numbers Pattern?
Bills with low or high position serial numbers (first 1000 or last 1000 in a series, e.g., 00000000-00000999). Highly prized by collectors for their sequential extremes that represent the beginning or end of a printing run.
Value Chart By Note Denomination & Series
| Deno. | Series | Circulated | Uncirculated | Premium | Check Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $500 | 1934 | $747.50 - $1,680.00 | $1,175.00 | - | Find SalesView |
Trinary $5 1969C Federal Reserve Note
What are Trinary Pattern?
Bills with serial numbers using only three different digits (e.g., 12312312). These notes command premium prices due to their mathematical rarity and visually appealing patterns. Similar to binary notes but slightly more common, they still represent exceptional finds in circulation.
Value Chart By Note Denomination & Series
| Deno. | Series | Circulated | Uncirculated | Premium | Check Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $500 | 1934A | $776.25 - $1,410.00 | $1,150.00 - $1,403.12 | - | Find SalesView |
| $500 | 1934 | $805.00 - $1,595.00 | $2,012.50 | $3,312.50 | Find SalesView |
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