You should have your bill examined in person by a knowledgeable currency dealer or appraiser. As of 05/2015 approximate prices are:
DISCLAIMER: The values quoted are market averages as of the date shown, but may be different for an individual bill due to variations in quality and other factors. Also the wholesale (buying) price of a bill will be less than the selling (retail) price. A reputable currency dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation based on an in-person inspection.
There were no federally-issued $2 silver certificates with that date. The closest dates are 1896 and 1899. It's also possible that the bill was privately issued; if so, please post a new, separate question with the name of the issuing bank.
The last $2 red-seal silver certificates were printed in 1896. Nearly all red-seal $2 bills printed after that date are United States Notes, as indicated by the banner across the top of the bill's front. Please look for questions in the form "What is the value of a (date) US 2 dollar bill?" for more details.
The last trade dollars were minted in 1885. They all carry the words TRADE DOLLAR on the back. Your coin is almost certainly a Morgan dollar. Please see the Related Question for more information.
1896 Elections
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Three different denominations of silver certificates are dated 1896. Please determine what you have, then look for the questions "What is the value of an 1896 US [denomination] dollar silver certificate?" for specific information.
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If it's a silver certificate with a red seal, current auction prices are $300.-$1100. depending on the bill's condition.
Your 1896 Morgan dollar is worth about $10.00 to $30.00 in circulated condition.
1896 silver dollar is worth how much?
The 1896 Morgan dollar is common, circulated coins have retail values of $23.00 to $36.00
Hi, what is the denomination of the bill? What condition is the bill in?
What is the question? Is there such a thing or do you have one? I have one.
If the coin is a U.S. silver dollar dated 1896, it's a Morgan dollar and miss Liberty looks to the left, not the right. But a 1896 Barber half dollar faces the right. Look at the coin again and post new question.
A 1896 silver dollar weighs approximately 26.73 grams.
it depends on condition, but at least $75 As of 04/2009, values have increased significantly. Auction prices for an 1896 $1 silver certificate are in the range of $275.-$500. for a circulated bill, and over $1000 for an uncirculated one.
Please check your bill again and post a new, separate question. The last red-seal $1 silver certificates were printed in 1896. All later $1 silver certificates had blue seals.