Star Note Lookup

Enter Your Star Note Information for Production Details.

Note: This tool supports Series 1976 to 2021.

What is a Star Note?

Star Notes are type of a replacement notes which was introduced by bureu of engraving and printing to replace the damaged and misprinted currency. They are just like a normal notes only difference is the serial number has * in the ending. we have a detailed guide on star note its history and more.

• What are Star Notes?
• Types of Star Notes
• Is My Star Note Rare?
• What is my note worth?

How to Identify a Rare Star Note?

There are lot of factors that decide if star note value more than its face value its age, condition, total notes printed per denomination/FRB/series. However the most important two factors are run size and total notes printed. Here is a quick summary :

• Very Rare: Equals to or less than 640,000 print runs for a series/denom./FRB AND older series.
• Less Rare:  Low print runs(similar to very rare) but with newer series.
• Morate rare: Low print runs with other star notes from the same FRB
• Common: High print runs (over 640,000), more common the higher the number.

Frequently asked questions

Q1: How can I check if my star note is rare?
Ans: The main two factors are total quantity printed and run size you can find these from the tool and it will also show the bar pointing to less rare or more rare.

Q2: Why does my star note’s serial number show as “invalid”?
Ans: If it is showing invalid please recheck the serial number entered, selected denomination and series/year. Make sure there is no extra space in the serial number. If it is still showing invalid there are some bills like after 2021 which are not yet updated in the database.

Q3: What does the “run size” mean, and how does it affect my note’s value?
Ans:  The run size is the number of notes printed in a run. Star notes are printed in “Run” the maximum run size of notes printed by BEP is  3,200,000 However the it can be lower also. The lower the number the more value it has.

Q4: What is the value of my star note?
Ans: There is no straight answer to it the value change with the condition of note its serial number and how old it series is. You can check the auctions and online currency dealers for the more accurate range.

Q5: How do I find a match for my star note?
Ans: The odds of finding a matching pair of your note is very rare it as less than 0.05% probablity. You can check the dealers and auctions for it.

Q6: Can you help me sell my star notes?
Ans: I am recieving too many request then I can handle. I will suggest you to go through our this guide on Where or Who Can I Sell a Star Note Dollar Online?