2013 $1 Federal Reserve Notes Values (Star, Fancy SN#, Error & More)

Hi Tom—nice find!
Your 2013 $1 note with serial 445 88888 fits a collectible “fancy‑number” category:

How condition affects value

• Crisp Uncirculated (no folds, sharp corners): collectors may pay $10–$20.
• Lightly circulated (a couple of folds): usually sells for $3–$6.
• Well‑worn: novelty only—maybe $2 if someone wants a cheap fancy note.

What to check next

1. Look at the suffix letter (e.g., “A”, “B”, etc.). It doesn’t change rarity but buyers like to see it in the description.
2. Confirm grade: compare with PMG/PCGS online photo guides for “Choice CU 64” vs. “Very Fine 20.”
3. Verify authenticity: a quick pen test or black‑light check is enough for modern $1s.

Selling options

• eBay / hobby Facebook groups: widest audience; list at $12–$15 and take best offer.
• Local coin shop: quick cash, but expect about half of retail (their inventory cost).
• Keep it: value will likely creep up a few dollars over many years; it’s a fun conversation piece in the meantime.

If you can post clear photos (both sides, flat lighting) I can give a tighter grade estimate. Either way, it’s definitely worth more than face value—just not a life‑changing windfall. Enjoy the hunt!

Hi Leslie,

Thanks for sharing your 2013 one-dollar bills! While none of those serials look like the traditional “fancy” patterns collectors usually prize (like repeated digits or very low numbers), they could still be interesting to someone if there’s a personal connection—birthdays, lucky numbers, that sort of thing.

If you’d like to check them out more thoroughly, try our fancy serial number checker. You’ll see fun facts about your numbers, and sometimes there’s a collector out there who finds a certain sequence really appealing. But in mainstream collecting, unless a serial has a known fancy pattern or printing error, it typically trades around face value. Hope that helps, and have fun exploring your notes!

Hello Ruben,

What you’ve described sounds like a potential Mismatched Serial Number Error, which could be quite valuable to currency collectors. These types of errors, where different serial numbers appear on the same bill, are rare and often sought after by numismatists.

If this is a genuine error, it could potentially sell for a good price. To maximize its collector value, you might consider:

1. Getting the bill professionally graded by a service like PCGS Currency or PMG
2. Consulting with a professional currency appraiser or numismatist
3. Sharing images with collector communities for authentication

Would you be able to upload a photo of your bill here? There’s an image upload button on the right side of the comment editor (the small camera icon). This would help our community members take a look and provide better feedback.

You might also want to post about your find on specialized Reddit forums like r/papermoney or /r/MoneyErrors/ where many knowledgeable collectors could offer insights about its authenticity and potential value.

Dear Amy,

Congratulations on your interesting find! Thank you for inquiring about your 2013B star note dollar bill (B05952607*).

Your star note is potentially quite special! Your serial number falls within the famous “Duplicate Serial Error” range of the 2013B series. This is a rare occurrence where both the Washington DC and Fort Worth (FW) printing facilities produced notes with identical serial numbers during the same period.

To confirm your note’s specific value, you can:

1. Determine the printing facility:
   • Check the front of the bill in the upper right or lower left corner for an “FW” mark
   • Notes without the “FW” mark typically indicate Washington DC production
2. Verify the serial number range:
   • Your serial number B05952607* indeed falls within the potentially duplicated range (B03200001*-B06400000*)
   • This means there might theoretically exist a “twin” bill with the exact same serial number from the other facility
3. Value assessment:
   • A single star note of this type, even in circulated condition, typically values around $20
   • If you could find the matching “twin” note to make a pair, the value could reach several hundred dollars

Hi Elizabeth!  Most 2013 $1 bills are worth just $1 unless they have something extra special about them. Here are a few real-life examples that show how certain features can boost a bill’s value:

1. Fancy Serial Numbers: A 2013 $1 bill with a “7-of-a-kind” pattern (serial number C 11711111 C) sold for $171.11. Collectors love unusual or repetitive serial numbers.
2. Printing Errors: A 2013 $1 note with a significant ink transfer error (face design printed on the back) sold for $104.50. These rare mistakes can make a bill more valuable.
3. Star Notes and Low Serial Numbers: A 2013 “B” star note with a very low serial number (00085595) sold for $50. Star notes replace misprinted bills and can be quite collectible, especially when their serial numbers are low or interesting.

If your bill doesn’t have any special traits—like a fancy serial number, a printing error, or a star—then it’s likely only worth its face value of $1. But keep an eye out for these features when collecting paper money, because they can make certain bills more valuable!

Thanks for reaching out. Your Series 2013 one-dollar bill is generally worth its face value of $1. If your bill is in perfect, uncirculated condition or has a unique error, it might fetch a little extra among collectors, but for the vast majority, the value remains around $1.