Us Five Dollar Bill Appraisal

United States Five Dollar Bill

This item is a United States Five Dollar Federal Reserve Note, featuring a portrait of Abraham Lincoln on the obverse. The bill is primarily green and white, with black ink for the engraved imagery and text. The dimensions appear to be standard for U.S. currency, approximately 6.14 inches (15.6 cm) long and 2.61 inches (6.63 cm) wide. Key features on the obverse include the large numeral '5' in the upper left, lower left, and lower right corners, and smaller '5's in the upper right. The words 'FEDERAL RESERVE NOTE' are printed across the top. To the left of Lincoln's portrait, there is a circular seal of the Federal Reserve System, and a serial number 'QB 05656671 *' is prominently displayed both to the left and right of the portrait. Below the left serial number, the Federal Reserve District number 'B2' is visible. To the right of Lincoln, the words 'THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA' are printed. Below Lincoln's portrait, the words 'FIVE DOLLARS' are present, beneath the signatures of the Treasurer of the United States and the Secretary of the Treasury. The overall condition of the bill suggests it has been in circulation, exhibiting noticeable creasing and slight wear, particularly around the edges and along the center fold, though no significant tears or large stains are immediately apparent. The paper itself shows signs of softening from use. The 'star' symbol at the end of the serial numbers indicates that this is a replacement note, printed to substitute a note damaged during the printing process. This detail can be of interest to currency collectors. The craftsmanship of the engraving is intricate, typical of U.S. currency, indicating high-quality printing techniques designed to prevent counterfeiting. The style is consistent with modern U.S. paper money designs.