I found these 2 $1's today from what I can tell they are Dallas 2003 A star notes. My book says that in unc they are $50 and in VF they are $25. First question is why? Second is I know that these aren't UNC so what would you grade them and what value and would you keep them? Also here is a 1981 $20 is it a keeper? Here is a picture of the pile of silver halves I've gotten this past week. And I almost forgot but here is another $1 that looked to be off and I was curious as to if it's enough to be worth over $1 or not. I don't think it is but it caught my eye for some reason so had to ask. AND last but not least LOL A picture of the 8's note that I recently found. LOL Sorry for all the questions. That seems to be all I have to offer here.
First yes I would keep them, but it really only worth about $10 (check ebay and you will see that the UNC only go for about $25) Second it is a star notes which makes it worth more because the mintage was a lot lower then the rest of the regular issue 2003 bills. A star note is a United States bank note that has an asterisk (*), or star, after the serial number. The Bureau of Engraving and Printing inspects currency for printing errors prior to releasing notes into general circulation. When notes are discovered that have been printed incorrectly (such as having the serial numbers upside down, etc.) these misprinted notes (error notes) are replaced with star notes because no two bills can be produced with the same serial number. They are used to maintain a correct count of notes in a serial number run. By their nature, star notes are more scarce than notes with standard serial numbers and as such are widely collected by hobbyists. Some of the highest prices paid for modern (post-1928) U.S. banknotes have been for star notes.
is the last note the same size as a regular one? If so, I don't think there is any premium on it. Good work on the silver, a nice benefit of working at a bank.
Thanks yes I pretty much know what a star note is but I guess that I was wondering why it was more than a normal star note. I guess maybe there weren't many of this particular one? So you think my $1's are worth around $10 each? If so definatly a good deal for $1. I almost didn't snatch them up because of their condition. I usually only keep the good condition stars.
Yes it is regular size. Thanks didn't think of checking that. So if it were bigger then you would keep it?
I think it is cool to find stuff like this. You must work at a place where a lot of cash is handled or just got lucky? And yes, that last note appears to be a cutting error. How it happened I am not sure.
Everything you showed us in pictures seems unique and I would keep everything, except the silver kenndy's, you are bound to find more of them! So I would sell them for some quick cash, maybe to buy something you really wanted in the world of paper money... Nice finds
