I have about 100 star notes, of various denominations, that I've plucked out of circulation over the years. I put them in the database and unfortunately, this is the only one that came back right of center on the rarity scale. I did have a $20 that was about in the middle.
I hate to say it, but you asked......the note has heavy center folding through the portrait, and a tear in the right margin. Uncirculated examples might bring $15-$20 to the right collector. I am unable to imagine anyone wanting this note in any amount above face value. It's just a poor example and what I would call a problem note. On modern star notes you need some rarity and uncirculated condition, or something close to it.
I forgot to mention that this run of notes was also available from the BEP in sheet form. I bought several sheets after they sold out at the BEP, on eBay and I believe I might have paid $40 per sheet.
here are a couple that I have. I really like these. Most were bought at auctions and 2 were passed down if only the leading digit on the $5 was a "9"
Narrow miss! Why is the 1934 $10 star on the right side and the 1935E $1 star on the left side? Is there significance to the side it's on?
Small size Silver Certificates, or blue seals and United States Notes, (Legal Tenders), or red seals both used the Star before the serial number. Federal Reserve Notes or green seals use the star after the serial number. I'm not sure if there is a reason, other than it's just the way it was back then and now.
When star notes were first invented in 1910, the star was placed in the prefix position on all currency types. When Federal Reserve currency came along a few years later, the serial prefix on those notes had a specific meaning (it designated the district). So for star notes of those types (FRNs and FRBNs), the star was placed in the suffix position instead. Now that FRNs have been the only currency printed for about half a century, we're used to seeing the star suffix, and the older notes with the star prefix look a bit odd.
Nope, just another star note. Occasionally you'll see a strap of star notes with a random out-of-sequence star note substituted into it.
I got these today as I was looking for star notes. I am new to collecting but it's fun to see what you find. They are consecutive and in pretty crisp/pristine condition. Any ideas on if this is a good find or how much they're worth? Any ideas are much appreciated!
