Star Note Lookup by Year & Series
Find information about star notes from different years and series. Select a specific year to learn about star notes from that period.
Modern Series (2000s-Present)
Modern star notes are more common but can still be valuable, especially those from smaller print runs.
Star Note Search 2017A
Series 2017A star notes with Mnuchin-Carranza signatures
Star Note Search 2017
Series 2017 star notes with Mnuchin-Carranza signatures
Star Note Search 2013
Series 2013 star notes with Lew-Rios signatures
Star Note Search 2009
Series 2009 star notes with Geithner-Rios signatures
Star Note Search 2006
Series 2006 star notes with Paulson-Cabral signatures
Star Note Search 2003
Series 2003 star notes with Snow-Cabral signatures
Star Note Search 2001
Series 2001 star notes with O'Neill-Marin signatures
1990s Series
Star notes from the 1990s are becoming increasingly collectible as they age.
Star Note Search 1999
Series 1999 star notes with Summers-Withrow signatures
Star Note Search 1995
Series 1995 star notes with Rubin-Withrow signatures
Star Note Search 1993
Series 1993 star notes with Bentsen-Withrow signatures
Star Note Search 1990
Series 1990 star notes with Brady-Withrow signatures
1980s Series
1980s star notes are more valuable due to their age and lower survival rates.
1970s Series
Star notes from the 1970s are highly collectible and can command significant premiums.
Star Note Lookup 1977
Series 1977 star notes with Blumenthal-Morton signatures
Star Note Lookup 1976
Series 1976 star notes with Simon-Morton signatures
Star Note Lookup 1974
Series 1974 star notes with Simon-Morton signatures
Star Note Lookup 1969
Series 1969 star notes with Kennedy-Elston signatures
1960s Series
1960s star notes are rare and valuable, especially in higher grades.
Star Note Lookup 1969
Series 1969 star notes with Kennedy-Elston signatures
Star Note Lookup 1963
Series 1963 star notes with Dillon-Granahan signatures
Star Note Lookup 1963A
Series 1963A star notes with Fowler-Granahan signatures
Star Note Lookup 1963B
Series 1963B star notes with Barr-Granahan signatures
1950s Series
Star notes from the 1950s are highly sought after by collectors and can be quite valuable.
Star Note Lookup 1957
Series 1957 star notes with Anderson-Smith signatures
Star Note Lookup 1957A
Series 1957A star notes with Dillon-Smith signatures
Star Note Lookup 1957B
Series 1957B star notes with Dillon-Granahan signatures
Star Note Lookup 1953
Series 1953 star notes with Humphrey-Priest signatures
Star Note Lookup 1950
Series 1950 star notes with Snyder-Priest signatures
Vintage Series (Pre-1950)
Pre-1950 star notes are extremely rare and valuable. They represent some of the earliest star notes ever issued.
Currency Signature Identification Guide
Understanding the signatures on your currency can help you identify the series and approximate value of your star notes. The signatures of the Secretary of the Treasury and the Treasurer of the United States appear on all U.S. currency.
How to Identify Signatures
On U.S. currency, you'll find two signatures:
- Secretary of the Treasury - Located on the right side of the bill
- Treasurer of the United States - Located on the left side of the bill
These signatures, along with the series year printed on the bill, help determine when the note was printed and its potential value as a star note.
Recent Treasury Secretary and Treasurer Signatures
| Series | Secretary of the Treasury | Treasurer of the United States | Years in Circulation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017A | Steven Mnuchin | Jovita Carranza | 2019-2021 |
| 2017 | Steven Mnuchin | Jovita Carranza | 2017-2019 |
| 2013 | Jacob Lew | Rosa Gumataotao Rios | 2013-2017 |
| 2009 | Timothy Geithner | Rosa Gumataotao Rios | 2009-2013 |
| 2006 | Henry Paulson | Anna Escobedo Cabral | 2006-2009 |
| 2003 | John Snow | Anna Escobedo Cabral | 2003-2006 |
| 2001 | Paul O'Neill | Rosario Marin | 2001-2003 |