In this post I answer a few reader questions on specific dollar bills with their errors and serial numbers …
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I've received a few reader questions on dollar bill errors and fancy serial numbers. They've asked me about the value of what they have.
I'm not at all qualified to say what these kinds of things are worth, but I can say what I'd try to do if the same bill showed up in my wallet.
The great news is that each of these dollar bills is worth at least a dollar. The not-so-great news is that some of them may be worth just a dollar.
Currency error: Slight miscut
Reader James sent me this picture of a dollar bill with a slight horizontal miscut. The bottom bill is the one he was asking about:
(I can only assume that the bottom of the bill isn't cut off, but that's where the picture ended.)
I give him props for noticing the misalignment of the field. I'm sure that I've spent lots of bills like this without even noticing!
Nonetheless, I'd probably just spend this bill. Looking on eBay with Sold Listings checked there were a few miscut bills that sold, but they were miscut worse than this one. Additionally, some of them had misalignment of some of the elements on the bill (like the seal was way off of where it should be). Adding to this that the bill has creases and has the general appearance of being circulated, I wouldn't try to sell it.
Fancy serial number: Sixes and nines
Reader Cheryl asked about this potential fancy serial number:
Hello. I found a repeater and I am wondering if it’s valuable? B09626960F Thanks!
I don't have a picture of the bill, so I can only assume it's circulated.
If I got this bill, I'd at least take a second look at it. There are a lot of round-ish numbers in there.
Calling it a repeater might be a stretch — but looking at what sells on eBay for fancy serial numbers it might be worth a shot. It does have more symmetry than a lot of numbers, and 96 and 0 have the advantage that they looks the same if you turn them upside-down. The serial number starts and ends with zero, and 96 is in there twice. There is a set of three two-digit numbers that end in 6.
If I had a few hours to invest I might try to write a story about the bill and sell it on eBay along with some other bills.
Fancy serial number: Paired off
I received an email from (another) James about this:
I have a dollar bill with a serial number of 44119966. Is it worth anything?
Again, I don't have a picture of the bill, so I can only assume it's circulated.
If I ran across this bill I'd definitely try to sell it. Recent auctions on eBay for similar circulated bills have gone for between $5 and $10.
So, yeah, I'd give this one a shot!
Have any dollar bills or serial numbers you want to know about?
Just comment below and I'll reply! (Or contact me if you need to get a picture to me!)
The treasury sells full sheets of money. I can cut them right down the middle and produce a crazy looking “error.” I wonder if it would sell for big bucks?
I have two bills that are interesting. One has serial number 10101010. I found it in 2010.
The other, the first 7 digits are the phone number belonging to a neighbor about a mile away. I noticed the serial number started with our 3 digit exchange, and looked up the full number to see if it was a good phone number.
Hey there JT!
If you know your neighbor s/he may get a kick out of it but if it’s otherwise nondescript then it may not be worth more than a buck.
The 10101010, however, is a different story altogether.
This serial number has two desirable qualities for collectors. It’s called a “true binary” because it’s nothing but zeroes and ones. And, it’s also what’s called a “super repeater” because it has a two-digit number four times. Definitely don’t just spend that one! 😉
It’s crazy that simple things that are aesthetically pleasing can increase the value of a dollar bill. From now on I will keep an eye out too!
Thanks for stopping by! The serial numbers we get with our change are kind of a moons-aligning thing but you’re right!
Wow, talking about paying attention to your money! This is very useful information for collectors. Thanks a lot.
Is my dollar bill worth anything?
00171712
It does have the repeated 17 in it … could be worth something if you’re creative.
I am interested in that bill, if you still have it.
How much can I sell a dollar bill with all even numbers for?
Depends on what the particular even numbers are! 62440286, maybe not as much as 24688642 or 22442244 …
I was chagrined to have some new singles and fives and decided to intersperse worn bills in my wallet to make them easier to handle at purchase. Then I found that “one” of the singles was actually 3 horizontally connected singles. Am pretty sure I got all at the bank, and in fact the fives with them are normal but sequential serials as you’d expect. Top one has what looks like an ink smudge and a 2 – 3/8″ smaller horizontally. Also they have some handwritten 3s in some top and bottom borders. Real and error? Or counterfeit? But who fakes singles? Thanks for any help even to tell me they’re fake!
People will sometimes write on their bills, so writing on the bill isn’t necessarily an error, but it may have some interesting history.
One Dollar bills – both circulated
F 85999967 K
A 00116693 * <- (star)
Those both have promise. Four nines in a row is cool, and the star note has a fairly low serial number.
I have 2 $100 dollar bills, I also have 5 sequential star notes
One has 11100101
The other 33990220
The star notes 19503658-19503662
Was wondering if they can be worth something? Thanks
The first one is a “true binary” bill. It’s collectible but watch out because it’s a $100 bill (the extra value adds, not multiplies).
I have a 100 dollar bill that is all 1’s and 4’s it’s a 2013 but is in pretty pristine condition is it worth more
Binary bill … it could be!
John I have a $1 bill serial numbers don’t look right to me it’s a 2006 D has seems bigger numbers than others. Would like to send you pics to look at an see what you think of it.
Hi Kevin. I have a Facebook Group that you can join and post to; click here!
I picked up a $100 bill in really good condition (2009A) with serial # LE 22225555 E Any thoughts?
Neat bill! Would love to have you post to the Facebook group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/coolserial
I have a few numbers I’d like some feedback on.
$1 bills:
B 55777060 H,
L 03679998 P,
B 32676564 G,
E 47765556 B,
$5 bill: MH 30515095 B
All circulated but in decent condition
Hi Tom; check out our Facebook Group that’s dedicated to this!
Hi there! I have a $1 bill with the serial 77776996 on it. Think it’s worth something?
Hi Tori, that’s an interesting one! Post it in the Cool Serial Facebook group and we’ll talk about it! (click here to join)
I have a one dollar bill A 00272800 F you think I can sell it and a second one dollar bill K 00268166 *
Sal, post these in the Cool Serial Facebook group and we’ll take a look! (click here to join)
Hello. I work at a gas station and a dollar store and have traded for a lot of bills and coins. I’ve looked up quite a few star notes and all of them have said that they weren’t rare at all, until last night I found one that said very rare. It’s a $1 from 2017 with this serial number- I 00179767*. It’s pretty crispy and unworn. I also found a $10 from 2013 that’s in decent shape with the serial number- MF18855881E. What do you think these might be worth? And what would be the best way to sell them and maybe some of the other currency that I’ve accumulated?
Hi Adam! Join the Cool Serial Facebook group and post a picture of your bill there! https://facebook.com/groups/coolserial
John,
I have two $1 bills that I was wondering about, first is a trinary number with a pair, quad, pair – 44888833 and the second is a near repeater star note – 08190219….what is your opinion of the bills? I also bought your ebook (which contained a lot of helpful information) but I couldn’t find anything in reference to the pair, quad, pair number, very interesting to me but unsure of its nature of rarity.
Hi Angie, and thank you! 🙂
I sent back a detailed email on the first bill (since you also purchased an analysis). There are a lot of kinds of bills that sell; there really is a lively market for these bills!
As for your second bill, it’s a star note, which is cool but in most cases not rare. If you hadn’t told me that the number was a near-repeater, I might not have seen it as that. That’s an indication that the serial isn’t terribly fancy. It’s a bit like a good joke vs. a not-so-good joke. If you have to explain the joke, it’s not that good. 🙂
Hope to see you over at the Cool Serial group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/CoolSerial
I have three one dollar bills series 2017A. Serial numbers D54994668 A, D54994667 A, D54994666 A. In excellant shape. Are they worth anything.
Tough sell. Might sell the 666 to someone for a few bucks, but not guaranteed.