I remember getting this $1 bill from my grandfather when I was just getting outta the Army. I've kept it all this time because it was, well, a Santa Dollar. I know the Santa face is covering the face of George Washington. What I didn't realize until today was that it is a Star Note. I attempted to put the serial number in a currency site and it did not find the note. I doubt the Santa stamp adds any value and in fact might detract from the value. What say you?
Here's a picture: Crisp and clean... Like new. Has always been in the holiday folder it came in. ~Rob
Technically, I think you're correct, in the collectibility sense, but in sentimental terms, the fact that it came from your grandfather makes it priceless. (*The fact that it's a star note also happens to tweak the fun factor up slightly, if not the value. Cool.)
Thanks, Lord... My grandfather would usually send $2 bills at Christmas but sent that $1 star note that one year. I don't plan on getting rid of it as a star note and sure not going to as a Santa dollar. I was curious by the fact I was unable to find the serial number in the registry though. Aren't the numbers tracked? ~Rob
Of what registry do you speak? Sorry. Dunno. I am not a paper money guy- I only do those little round pieces of metal. But weren't star notes replacements for a note that was destroyed during the printing process? A way to account for that particular serial number? Would their status as replacements mean they would show up in a different registry? Dunno. Outta my depth here. I'll go back to my little round pieces of metal now...
You can put the serial number of a star note into the lookup field and then determine if your note is rare or not... I just realized I typed in my number wrong... I put it in again and my star note is not rare. I have a $100 star note that is indicated at being in the middle for rarity. I plan on keeping my star notes as I find them and not too much into the value... unless I found a very rare one. ~Rob
Yes, the star was used in place of the last letter to indicated it is a reprinting of the serial number and that the original note or sheet of notes had errors and removed. ~Rob
Your Star note is less rare.. You probably put in the information incorrectly. I found it This website http://www.mycurrencycollection.com/reference/star-notes/lookup
Thanks, Paddy. Yeah, I had already realized I put my number in wrong and the resubmitted it to discover what you did. Thanks, once again. ~Rob
I got a Santa note many years ago and was able to remove the sticker without it leaving any residue on the note.
I have a great website for looking up serial numbers... Your's is not a rare one.. in fact it is one of the most common... here is the link with your dollar http://www.mycurrencycollection.com/reference/star-notes/lookup/1/1993/K00298029* Edit: I didn't realize this had already been answered... sorry