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Red seals and serial numbers indicate that a bill is a United States Notes. US Notes were very similar to the current Federal Reserve notes in that they weren't backed by gold or silver in the Treasury.

US Notes were issued from 1862 up till the 1960s. Because there was no monetary difference between the 2 forms, US Notes were phased out and all subsequent bills were issued as Federal Reserve Notes to save on printing costs.

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What does a star next to the seriel number mean on a 1935 silver dollar certificate?

A star next to the serial number on a 1935 silver dollar certificate indicates that the original serial number on the note had to be replaced due to an error in printing or damage to the original serial number. The replacement serial number is denoted by the star symbol to differentiate it from the regular serial numbers. These star notes are typically rarer and more valuable to collectors due to their limited production.


Why are serial numbers on dollar bills?

I have a 2 dollar bill with Jefferson on it, serial number B 06184684 A. The 2's are in silver, the writing unites states of America, two dollars, and behind Jefferson's head are also in silver. What does this mean and what is the value, it is uncirculated, Series 2003 A with green seal.


What do the letters mean on each dollar bill?

The big letter to the left of Washington's portrait indicates the Federal Reserve branch where the bill was originally distributed. The same letter is found at the beginning of the serial number. The last letter indicates how many runs of serial numbers have been used, where A is the first, B is second, and so on. Then there will be a tiny letter and number, such as J5 or FW D191, which is the plate position during printing.


Is my 1977 US 100 dollar bill with a star at the end of the serial number worth a lot of money?

If it's a modern bill it may be worth a bit more than $100, but not a lot* more. Some people collect so-called "star notes" so you might get 5 to 10 percent above face value for it, more if the bill is uncirculated or with an older (e.g. pre-1970) date.The star at the end of the serial number means that when the original bill was printed it had a defect in the serial number and had to be destroyed. Because no two bills can be printed with the "same" serial number the new bill printed in its place has a star at the end to signify that it's a duplicate of the destroyed bill.FWIW there's no such word as "alot". There's a lot and allot, but they mean very different things.


Does the number one on a US 2 dollar bill mean anything?

Nothing about the denomination of the bill or its value. It might be part of a plate position indicator or some other "housekeeping" feature of the bill, that's all.

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What does BC26888873B mean on a 20 dollar bill?

This is the serial number. Each bill has a unique serial number that identifies it.


Can you look up a specific two dollar bill?

You can look up a two dollar bill, but if you mean specific as in serial number, you are the only one that possesses that specific two dollar bill with that certain serial number.


What does the serial number on a dollar bill mean?

The serial number on a dollar bill and other currency refers to the note series, and the Federal Reserve bank that issued the note. The serial number is used to keep track of currency.


What does Q mean on a dollar bill?

Qs are printed as part of the serial number on older 1 dollar bills. It doesn't mean anything.


What is the Value of 5 dollar bill with consecutive serial numbers?

The value of a five dollar bill is five dollars. It's not clear what you mean by "consecutive serial numbers." If you mean that the bill's serial number looks like "12345678" or something, then a collector might be willing to pay a small premium for it as a curiosity. If you mean that you have two or more five dollar bills where the serial numbers are consecutive, they're worth five dollars each, period.


What does a star mean after the serial number on a 1934 Twenty dollar bill mean?

The star after the serial number on a 1934 Twenty dollar bill signifies that the note is a replacement or a star note. Star notes are used to replace misprinted or damaged notes before they are released into circulation. They are given serial numbers with a star at the end to differentiate them from regular notes.


What does it mean when you find a dollar bill with your birth date in the serial number?

It means that you have too much time on your hands! ~SonnieB


What does a star beside serial number on 10 dollar mean?

A star next to the serial number on any US bill means that the original note with that number was damaged in printing, and the star note is the replacement.


What do the numbers on the dollar bills mean?

There are many numbers on the dollar bill. The most prominent ones are the amount of the currency. There is also a row of numbers on the front and back of the bill that contains the individual serial number for that particular bill.


What does the serial number K45688828C mean on a US 1 dollar bill?

It has no particular meaning. Serial numbers are counters and a security feature; they're printed sequentially so your bill is simply one of many billions.


Is a twenty dollar bill with a star in the end of the serial numbers worth any money?

The star at the end of the serial number means that when the original bill was printed it had a defect in the serial number and had to be destroyed. Because no two bills can be printed with the "same" serial number the new bill printed in its place has a star at the end to signify that it's a replacement for the destroyed bill. Having a bill with a star on it can mean that it's worth a couple dollars more unless it's a collectors item.


What does a star mean on a 20 dollar bill following the serial number?

A star on a 20 dollar bill signifies that the bill is a replacement note for one that was misprinted or damaged during production. It has its own unique serial number and is considered rare and collectible among some currency enthusiasts.