Star Note Database

Search our comprehensive database of star notes to find information about rarity, value, and series.

What are Star Notes? Star notes are replacement notes printed by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing when regular notes are damaged during printing. They have a star symbol (*) at the end of the serial number instead of a letter.

Star Note Lookup

Enter your star note's serial number to check its value and rarity:

Enter the serial number exactly as it appears on your bill, including the star (*) symbol.

Star Note Database

Browse our database of star notes to learn about their values and rarity:

Serial Number Value ($) Grade Series Rarity Replacement Type Print Date

Star Note Value Guide

The value of a star note depends on several factors:

Rarity Factors

  • Run Size: Smaller print runs are more valuable
    • Very Rare: Under 250,000 notes
    • Rare: 250,000 to 640,000 notes
    • Uncommon: 640,000 to 1,000,000 notes
    • Common: Over 1,000,000 notes
  • Series Year: Older series tend to be more valuable
  • Replacement Type: SHEET replacements are often rarer than PACK replacements

Condition Factors

  • UNC (Uncirculated): Perfect condition, no signs of circulation
  • AU (About Uncirculated): Slight evidence of handling
  • XF (Extremely Fine): Light circulation with minor creases
  • VF (Very Fine): Moderate circulation with several creases

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