just found out there's actually rare american bills still floating around that could be worth serious money. like the 1861 $1,000 bill is supposedly the largest bill ever printed for regular circulation and can go for $1,500-$2,500 depending on condition. that's wild to think about.

also there's the 1928 $500 bill (last one circulated in 1945) worth like $1,000-$1,500, and apparently some 1950 $100 bills with benjamin franklin can fetch $120-$150. even found an old 1862 $50 with ulysses s. grant that could be worth $80-$100.

the rarest ones seem to be those 1933-34 $10 silver certificates with the blue seals. most people won't notice but if you find one in good condition with the light green seal variation, it could be worth $20-$35.

has anyone actually stumbled across any of these? curious if people are really finding them in everyday transactions or if it's just collector myth at this point