Are Star note bills worth keeping?
Most star notes aren't particularly valuable.
The value of a star note depends on the following criteria: Run size: How many bills were printed in the series. The lower the run size the better. Star notes are considered to be more rare when their run size falls below 640,000.
The condition of a note plays a HUGE role in it's value. The rarest star note probably isn't worth much, if anything, more than face value if it's dirty and shredded. For older series notes, their run sizes matter far less. Completing star note sets by print run is more common among modern star notes.
The star is an indicator, nothing more. There are niche collectors who may pay a slight premium for star notes, especially for older and/or high-value bills, but generally they're considered to be interesting curiosities rather than rarities.
Star notes will continue to be produced by traditional banknote production equipment until further notice. The new printing process means that future serial number patterns in a strap may contain gaps and will no longer be in consecutive sequence.
Typically in numismatic marketplaces Series 2009 $100 Federal Reserve Notes with a STAR sell for $120 to $130. Series 2017 $50 Federal Reserve Notes with a star sell for $25 to $28.
“A serial number '1′ for a 1976 $2 bill would be worth $20,000 or more,” Dustin Johnston, vice president of Heritage Auctions, told MarketWatch.
Star notes are not rare, about 1 in 80 notes produced is a star note, meaning the original note was an error and was destroyed and reprinted with the same serial number and a star.
Star notes in the best circulated condition can be worth up to around $30. An example graded 65 will be worth around the $100 mark. And if you find a star note with an error or fancy serial number, those values will be higher.
Unless there's a unique feature on the bill, like a low serial or a misprint, a newer $2 bill is likely not worth much more than $2, even if it's uncirculated.
What dollar bill is worth $150,000?
NBC Universal, Inc. According to the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, 6.4 million $1 dollar bills were printed with a mistake that make them worth $150,000 by collectors. If you have any $1 bills in your wallet or under your couch, you might want to think twice before using them.
These star notes would be considered collector's items and might be worth more than their face value. The most rare examples are print runs with less than 100,000 bills. For example, in 2017, the third star note print run in Boston had just 25,000 total bills printed, making this a very rare $1 bill to find.
It's unlikely to be worth much more unless it's in pristine condition. A circulated 1985 $20 bill might retail in the $22-$24 range. If it's a replacement note with a star in the serial number it might bring a bit more, and of course a “fancy” serial number like 14141414 or 34566543 would add to its value.
It's hard to save them all, but try to keep all one-dollar and definitely all two-dollar star notes. It's also a good idea to keep at least one star note from each series in each denomination, if you can both afford and find them. This next SCAN will make casual collecting a breeze: check the Corner.
Star note rarity depends on the batch size.
The BEP commonly prints batches of 360,000 star notes at a time, but this number can increase if the BEP is also printing a higher amount of regular notes. Star notes printed in batches of 640,000 or fewer are often considered valuable enough to collect.
On May 19, 2023, the RBI had announced the withdrawal of Rs 2,000 denomination banknotes from circulation. Public can deposit and/or exchange the Rs 2,000 banknotes at the 19 RBI offices in the country.
Collectors generally consider Star Notes from print runs of 640,000 notes or fewer to be rare enough to be worth more than face value. Condition is extremely important to value for modern notes. Two Types Of Star Notes There are two types of Star Notes - Sheet Notes and Regular Notes.
“A serial number '1' for a 1976 $2 bill would be worth $20,000 or more. But [for] a majority of those people holding 1976 $2 bills, they are only worth face value. There are very few that actually exceed face value.” Other high-value serial numbers include what collectors call “solid” or “ladders.”
A well-worn 1957 $1 Silver Certificate that isn't graded by PCGS Banknote but has no rips, tears, or stains is usually worth around $1.50 to $2. Heavily worn 1957 $1 bills, such as those that are rag-like in appearance, are discolored, and/or have handwriting are generally worth only face value.
If the $2 bill was minted and printed before 1976, it would likely be worth more than its face value on the collectibles market. In some cases, it might be worth only $2.25. The highest value is $4,500 or more for uncirculated notes from 1890, although most of those bills range from $550 to $2,500.
What is the error on the 1976 $2 bill?
Series 1976 $2 note has mismatched serial numbers
The Series 1976 $2 Federal Reserve note with mismatched serial numbers was overprinted for the New York Federal Reserve Bank. Images courtesy of Stack's Bowers Galleries. One form of paper money error is not always noticeable at first glance.
Your 2009 $100 Star Note has a Resale Value of $120-130.
Realistically, the best options for selling a dollar bill with a star on it would be eBay or a coin shop. Some star notes are more common than others due to the number produced and that impacts their value.
Though a 'Star Note' is exceedingly rare compared to the millions & millions of 'normal' dollar bills produced by the US government, this does not typically make the note tremendously valuable. If this note is brand new & in near-perfect condition, it may be worth $1.50 to $2.00.
Are star notes worth anything? In short, yes. Collectors will pay more than face value for star notes. They will also pay more for consecutive numbered notes and for notes which are scarcer. As with all banknotes, the overall quality of the note greatly affects its value.
