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Free Star Note Lookup Tool

Check if your star note is rare. Enter your denomination, series, and serial number to instantly see the print run size, rarity classification, and estimated value.

The green number on the front of your bill ending with a ★

Where do I find these on my bill?
Front of a U.S. $1 star note (Series 2009) showing the serial number F01611835 with a star symbol at the end, printed in green ink in the upper-right and lower-left corners
Serial Number ★
Serial Number ★
Series Year
  • Denomination: The face value on your bill ($1, $5, $20, etc.)
  • Series: The year + letter printed near “Series” on the front — e.g., 2017A or 2013
  • Serial Number: The green alphanumeric code ending in ★ — enter the full thing including the first letter(s)

$1 & $2: Serial starts with 1 letter (FRB district). $5 and up: Starts with 2 letters (series prefix + FRB district).

Image: U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing (public domain)

Star Notes by Denomination

Browse production data for all seven U.S. currency denominations with star notes.

$1
354 runs · 16 series
113 rare
$2
68 runs · 8 series
48 rare
$5
131 runs · 15 series
55 rare
$10
112 runs · 16 series
43 rare
$20
223 runs · 16 series
78 rare
$50
63 runs · 14 series
29 rare
$100
236 runs · 17 series
106 rare

What Are Star Notes?

Star notes are replacement bills printed by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) to replace defective notes during production. They are identified by a star (★) at the end of the serial number.

1,187
Print Runs
472
Rare Runs
7
Denominations
12
FRB Districts

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