1993 $1 Star Note - "Santa Dollar"

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  1. Tankkiller275

    Tankkiller275 Active Member

    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?
     
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  3. Tankkiller275

    Tankkiller275 Active Member

    Here's a picture:

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    Crisp and clean... Like new. Has always been in the holiday folder it came in.

    ~Rob
     
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  5. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan Eclectic & Eccentric Moderator

    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.)
     
  6. Tankkiller275

    Tankkiller275 Active Member

    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
     
  7. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan Eclectic & Eccentric Moderator

    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... ;)
     
  8. Tankkiller275

    Tankkiller275 Active Member

    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
     
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  9. Tankkiller275

    Tankkiller275 Active Member

    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
     
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  10. paddyman98

    paddyman98 I'm a professional expert in specializing! Supporter

    Your Star note is less rare..
    You probably put in the information incorrectly.
    I found it Capture+_2020-10-15-13-12-30.png

    This website

    http://www.mycurrencycollection.com/reference/star-notes/lookup
     
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  11. Tankkiller275

    Tankkiller275 Active Member

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  12. SteveInTampa

    SteveInTampa Always Learning

    I got a Santa note many years ago and was able to remove the sticker without it leaving any residue on the note.
     
  13. Tankkiller275

    Tankkiller275 Active Member

    Just peel it off or did you steam it, warm it up with hairdryer...?
     
  14. SteveInTampa

    SteveInTampa Always Learning

    It just peeled right off. No heat or chemicals.
     
  15. mpcusa

    mpcusa "Official C.T. TROLL SWEEPER"

    I will take two...LOL
     
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