Rare_84 — Note:
Because they are not produced regularly, they are a "rare" treat to find in a standard bank teller strap of $1 bills.
Tell you how to check if a star note is from a (using a Star Note Lookup tool).
Help you identify the (like Red Seals).
Explain the difference between a and a repeater serial number.
A highly sought-after variant is the filled star error, where too much ink makes the star look solid, increasing its value to collectors due to the printing defect. Note: rare_84
A 2021 series $1 star note with a 3.2 million print run is generally considered face value (common), while others, depending on demand and condition, can carry significant premiums. If you are interested in this topic, I can:
They are replacement notes, printed separately from the regular printing process, to replace a damaged note or sheet of notes, typically identified by a star ( ) in the serial number. Because they are not produced regularly, they are
While many star notes are actually quite common, they become highly collectible and valuable if they come from a low print run (under 3.2 million, or sometimes under 640,000 for extreme rarity), feature fancy serial numbers (like radars, ladders, or solids), or are part of older series currency.