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Are star notes worth anything?

Are star notes worth anything?

Yes! In fact, while a normal $1 star note sells for about $3, a duplicate print run star note typically sells for $15 – $20. There is a situation, however, where these bills can be worth much more than that. Only a few pairs of the same serial numbers have been put together.

Is a $5 STAR note worth anything?

Most 2013 series star notes are worth their face value of $5. The 2013 series $5 star note issued from the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston is worth around $20 in uncirculated condition with an MS 63 grade.

How much is a bill with a star on it worth?

Star Notes Because it’s against policy to produce a dollar’s serial number more than once, the mint simply adds a star to the end. These printing errors aren’t common, so there aren’t many star notes in circulation. You’ll see $1 star notes on eBay for $5 and up.

How much does a 100 dollar bill with a star worth?

Star Notes You can tell if you have a star note by looking to see if there is a star symbol at the end of the serial number. Most 2009 series $100 star notes are worth around $150-200 in uncirculated condition with an MS 63 grade.

Where can I sell my star notes?

Silverpicker also shares a website where you can look up your star note’s serial number to learn exactly how rare it is — and apparently, the much rarer bills can sell for a pretty penny to collectors on sites like eBay, Heritage Auctions and Mercari.

What does a $5 STAR note look like?

The images on the redesigned small-size $5 star note are the portrait of Abraham Lincoln with The Great Seal of the United States bearing the American bald eagle and shield in purple to its right. Surrounding both the portrait and the seal are purple stars in an arc.

How much is a $20 Star note worth?

Star Notes In uncirculated condition the price is around $175 for notes with an MS 63 grade. Star notes issued from the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston can sell for more money. The 1963A series $20 star notes are worth around $40-45 in very fine condition. In extremely fine condition the value is around $32.50.

What does a star mean on a dollar bill serial number?

replacement note
A one dollar “star note”. The asterisks, or “stars” following the serial number indicate this is a replacement note for one that was misprinted.

Is a 20 dollar star note worth anything?

Star Notes If your bill has a star before or after the serial number then it’s going to be more valuable. In uncirculated condition the price is around $125-175 for bills with an MS 63 grade. The 1969A series $20 star notes are worth around $50-65 in very fine condition.

How much is a twenty dollar bill with a star worth?

Star notes will sell for higher prices. Most 1928 series $20 bills are worth around $50-52.50 in very fine condition. In extremely fine condition the value is around $80-90. In uncirculated condition the price is around $300 for bills with an MS 63 grade.

Is the serial number on a star note the same?

So instead of having to reprint the misprinted currency the BEP just placed the star notes into circulation. Keep in mind that star notes were printed with serial numbers starting at 00000001, so the star note serial number is not the same as the serial number that was destroyed.

What is the serial number on a 1957 Silver Certificate?

1957 star notes have a serial number that starts with a blue star with a hole in it, followed by 8 numbers, then a letter. They feature George Washington and a blue seal. We do not buy 1957 $1 silver certificate star notes, unless you have a large run of uncirculated stars.

How much is a 1953B Silver Certificate star note worth?

There are a few exceptions like the 1953B $5 silver certificate star note. However, most everything else will carry little to no premium. See the guide below for more pricing. The table below will hopefully provide some useful information about the value of star notes.

Where does the star go on a Federal Reserve Note?

On Federal Reserve Notes, the star is where the block letter normally is (the last letter of the serial number). On Legal Tender notes and Silver Certificates, the star is where the prefix normally is (the first letter of the serial number).