The term legal tender encompasses many old US notes. If the currency didn’t earn interest, wasn’t issued by banks, and also wasn’t backed by silver or gold, it is legal tender. See our available small size legal tender below and be sure to visit our small size notes page for more information.
Legal Tender
Fr No. | Denom | Type | Date | Grade | Price |
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1500 | $1 | Legal Tender Notes | 1928 | VF | $235 |
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Broad margins all around on this problem free example that has retained its vivid red seal and numbers. View Note | ||||
1503 | $2 | Legal Tender Notes | 1928B | XF (tear) | $275 |
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A bright XF Red Seal with a small tear in bottom margin that just touches the engraving. Nicely centered example. View Note | ||||
1531 | $5 | Legal Tender Notes | 1928F | CH CU | $125 |
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A bright ’28F series with broad margins all around. Bold red seal and serial numbers. View Note |