how much is a 1957 silver certificate blue seal dollar bill worth

[VonCourtney]

So, you've got a 1957 blue seal silver certificate! A lovely relic from a time when you could theoretically slap that dollar on a bank counter and demand actual silver in return. Alas, those days are long gone, and trying that today will likely just get you a funny look from the teller.

The value of your bill really comes down to its life story. Has it been crisply preserved since the Eisenhower administration, or does it look like it paid for a hot dog at Woodstock and then went through the laundry? Condition is everything.

Based on what the dealers at Littleton Coin Company are saying, a 1957A note in "Fine" condition—which is collector-speak for "it's seen a few things"—is worth about $13.75. If your bill is in "Crisp Uncirculated" condition, like the ones SilverTowne sells, you can expect it to fetch a higher price.

So, while it's not quite a ticket to early retirement, your little blue-sealed piece of history is certainly worth more than the lonely dollar it purports to be. It's at least worth a decent lunch, and that's more than you can say for most single dollar bills.