Are metal SS cards worth anything?

Basically nothing. They were not legally valid. Only the one issued on paper is valid.

Are metal Social Security cards real?

SSA has never issued SSN cards on anything other than card stock. Metal “cards” were not made or issued by SSA. It would be like having a piece of metal that said “Master Card” on it and trying to buy something with it. It’s fake.

How much is a SS card worth?

There is no charge for a Social Security card. This service is free. Please read our Coronavirus (COVID-19) information page to learn about changes to Social Security number card requests during the COVID-19 pandemic.

What did the original Social Security cards look like?

First version of SSN card. No form number and no revision date. The preprinted information on the card face was in blue ink with a Social Security Board seal (in a lighter shade of blue) in the center of card. The SSN was in red ink.

Are old brass Social Security cards worth anything?

Essentially nothing. About as much as a scrap of paper on which you wrote a social security number. It is not a social security card and not proof of ownership of said SSN. No knowledgeable organization or employer would accept it as such.

Do all social security cards have a seal?

SSN cards are now printed on banknote paper bearing the official seal of the Social Security Administration in the middle and the words “This number has been established for” printed across the seal. The card holder’s name is impact printed above and below the statement.

Are old Social Security cards still valid?

All versions remain valid since it would be cost-prohibitive to replace all cards previously issued. Over time, as the use of the SSN expanded for other purposes, SSA recognized that changes were necessary to protect the integrity of the card.

How much does a SSN cost?

We don’t charge a fee to assign a Social Security number or issue a Social Security card. If you should lose the card, we will replace it for free.

Can I sell my SSN?

Believe it or not, it’s legal for private firms to sell, or reveal, Social Security numbers. When Congress passed the Privacy Act of 1974, it restricted the government’s use of SSNs but left the private sector free to use them at will.

What was the most misused SSN?

078-05-1120
The most misused SSN of all time was (078-05-1120). In 1938, wallet manufacturer the E. H. Ferree company in Lockport, New York decided to promote its product by showing how a Social Security card would fit into its wallets.

Do Social Security cards expire?

Does an SSN expire? No. Once an SSN has been assigned it is an individual’s unique number for the rest of his or her life in the United States. However, the individual’s work authorization may expire.

What do the last four digits of SSN mean?

Serial Number
Number Has Three Parts The nine-digit SSN is composed of three parts: The first set of three digits is called the Area Number. The second set of two digits is called the Group Number. The final set of four digits is the Serial Number.

What was the first Social Security card made of?

The first cards were of paper. The metal cards were made by private companies and there are countless varieties – from the “official” (appearing) to the comical. In fact, they still are by private companies. They are not official government social security cards and are not required to be accepted by anyone.

Are metal Social Security cards still being made?

The metal cards were made by private companies and there are countless varieties – from the “official” (appearing) to the comical. In fact, they still are by private companies. They are not official government social security cards and are not required to be accepted by anyone.

How much is a Social Security card worth?

As a collector’s item, it’s not worth much – it’s not even an actual Social Security card. From the beginning of the program, Social Security cards have been made of paper.

Why are Social Security numbers engraved?

At some point, folks made the decision that an SSN deserved to be on something more durable than a piece of paper, and private companies obliged them by engraving an SSN and the person’s name on a metal blank.