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2017A $20 Federal Reserve Notes Values By Grade
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The values shown below are for standard notes only, based on actual eBay and Heritage Auctions data.
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$2 1976 Federal Reserve Star Note.
What are Star Note?
Replacement bills indicated by a star symbol at the end of the serial number instead of a letter. Printed to replace defective notes during production, they typically represent less than 1% of notes produced. Their relative scarcity compared to regular notes drives their premium value, especially for star notes from smaller print runs or those with fancy serial numbers, which can command significant collector premiums.
Value Chart By Note Denomination & Series
| Deno. | Series | Circulated | Uncirculated | Premium | Check Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $20 | 2017A | $24.00 - $28.88 | $29.44 - $29.99 | - | Find SalesView |
Binary 63333633 Fr. 2189-B $100 2017A Federal Reserve Note.
What are Binary Pattern?
Bills with serial numbers using only two different digits (e.g., 40400040). These notes are highly valued for their simplified numerical pattern, creating a visually striking appearance that immediately catches the eye. The mathematical rarity of encountering such limited-digit combinations in random production makes them scarce and desirable.
Value Chart By Note Denomination & Series
| Deno. | Series | Circulated | Uncirculated | Premium | Check Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $20 | 2017A | $22.00 | $32.50 - $33.29 | - | Find SalesView |
Low serial number D00000386A $5 1928 Federal Reserve Note
What are Low/High Serial Numbers Pattern?
Bills with low or high position serial numbers (first 1000 or last 1000 in a series, e.g., 00000000-00000999). Highly prized by collectors for their sequential extremes that represent the beginning or end of a printing run.
Value Chart By Note Denomination & Series
| Deno. | Series | Circulated | Uncirculated | Premium | Check Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $20 | 2017A | - | $158.75 | $61.94 - $67.49 | Find SalesView |
received these out of an atm. Do consecutively numbered bills enhance collectibility. They are extremely crisp. Wish the serial numbers were better
Hi Sharpster — consecutive serial numbers do have a little “cool factor,” but on modern $20s they usually don’t add much value by themselves, especially when it’s only a short run. ATMs commonly spit out notes that were packed and loaded in order, so getting crisp consecutive bills is pretty normal.
From your photo these look very clean, but the serials themselves are standard (not star, not fancy). In most cases that means they’re still basically face value, with maybe a small premium only if you find a buyer who specifically wants a matching set — and the selling fees/time often eat that up.
If you enjoy them, keep them together in currency sleeves (no folding, no rubber bands). If you’re keeping them only for profit, I’d feel fine spending them unless you can build a longer run (10+ consecutive) or you spot something like a ★ star note, a true fancy serial, or a clear printing/cutting error.
I received out of an atm yesterday 3 consecutively numbered $20 bills from 2017 that are absolute crisp, no folds look mint. The serial numbers are nothing special. Today, I went back and tried atm and got three more consecutively number $20 bills that are crisp and mint and are 4 numbers off my first three $20 bills. I understand serial numbers are nothing special on these bills but they look straight from the mint even though they are 2017 series. Should I save them or spend them?
Hi Billy — what you pulled is very common, especially from an ATM.
Banks load ATMs with “straps” of new notes, so getting consecutive serial numbers (and then another little run that’s a few numbers away) usually just means you happened to get notes from the same bundle. The Series 2017A date isn’t the printing date — that series is still being used, and brand-new notes can sit in bank inventory for years before they ever hit an ATM.
If the serials aren’t fancy and there’s no star, the only things that typically add value over face are:
a ★ star note at the end of the serial
a fancy serial (radar, repeater, solid, very low number, etc.)
a clear printing/cutting error (major misalignment, missing ink, doubled print, blank back, mismatched serials, etc.)
So: if there’s no star/fancy/error, they’re spenders. At best, a modern $20 “sequential run” might bring a tiny premium from someone who likes matching sets, but it’s usually not worth the time/fees.
Just wanted to share to see how rare? $20 2017A 06500650
Sure — I checked current eBay comps for $20 repeater notes and here’s the realistic ballpark.
Your serial PF 06500650 Q is a true repeater (0650 0650), which collectors do pay a premium for. Notes like this (same denomination / same general “repeater” category) are commonly listed around $30–$35 when they’re decent shape, with nicer examples sometimes priced higher.
Based on what I can see in your photo (it looks like it may have at least one fold/crease), I’d estimate:
You’ll see some sellers ask $60+ when the note has extra “wow” (more fancy patterns stacked, better eye appeal, or graded), but that’s not the typical baseline for a plain repeater.
If you want the quickest reality check: search eBay SOLD for “2017A $20 repeater” and compare condition (folded vs. crisp) to yours. Keeping it flat in a sleeve (no new folds) helps hold the premium.
Thank you ,
$20 2017a with serial 06500650
I have a $20 PJ00944990 that is also off center
f/r $20 PD 00706706A
Hi Dixon — thanks for sharing the serial.
PD00706706A is a standard Series 2017A $20 note. On these newer notes, the first prefix letter (“P”) is the series prefix, and the second letter (“D”) is simply the Federal Reserve district identifier — by itself, that doesn’t make it rare.
If there’s no star (*), no obvious printing error (miscut, ink smear, offset print, missing print, etc.), and the digits don’t form a recognized “fancy” pattern, notes like this usually trade at face value ($20).
If you tell me whether it has a star or any noticeable printing oddity, I can help you narrow it down quickly.
I have 2017A $20 with a seal variant and the front of the note shifted toward the bottom, however I couldn’t find anything on any site to compare it to and nothing is coming up for this denomination. Is it possible for some assistance. Thank you for your time.
Matthew
Hi Matthew — thanks for the photo.
On Series 2017A $20s there really isn’t a true “seal variant” collectors track. What you’re describing sounds more like a minor print alignment shift (the face print/overprint sitting a bit high/low on the paper). In your photo the borders look only slightly uneven and nothing appears cut into the design, so it’s usually considered within normal tolerances.
Because the note also shows a strong fold/creasing, even if the alignment is a bit off it would typically be worth face value ($20). Premiums usually require a dramatic error (design touching/cut off at the edge, missing border, miscut showing part of another note, big overprint shift, double print, etc.).
I have this $20 bill with a birthday serial # PK 05191901 E 2017A. Would it be worth it to have it graded to sell it?
Hi Calvin — neat find! Your serial 05191901 reads like a date (May 19, 1901), so it fits the “birthday/date note” category. The bill itself (2017A $20) is common — the collectible part is the serial number.
On grading: in most cases, it’s usually not worth grading a modern $20 date note unless the note is truly top-notch. Grading fees + shipping/insurance can easily eat up most (or all) of the extra premium you’d gain.
I’d only consider grading if all of this is true:
From the photo, it looks like it may have at least a little handling (hard to be 100% without full front/back), so the simplest move is:
“2017A $20 Birthday/Date Note Serial 05191901 (May 19, 1901)”
Thank you for your response. Appreciated
I have a $20 with a serial number of 00000214… is that a good find and what do you think it is worth???
Hi Glen — thanks again for giving me the serial number (00000214) on your 2017A $20. After digging into actual listings and community feedback, here’s a refined estimate.
You have a very good serial number — “00000214” is extremely low and far better than a typical modern note. That means you’re starting from a strong position.
That said, actual sales show that despite “good” low numbers, many modern $20s with low serials only sell for US $80–$100-ish when circulated or ungraded. (For example: one listed at US $88.)
So, taking into account condition is key:
If you like, send me front + back clear photos (high resolution) and I’ll check for centering, paper quality, any microscopic flaws.
Good luck — you’ve got a strong find!
Anyone know what this means? Got this in change has weird numbers on end edges both sides, like typed on. Probably someone goofing around. Also a number under the fed res system circle.
Hi Kris! 👋
What you’re seeing on your 2017A $20 bill (the “20-780” typed on the bottom edge and “56-306” on the top edge) isn’t something printed by the U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing. The official parts of the note are the portrait, serial numbers, seals, and Treasury/Fed identifiers.
Those extra numbers along the edges look like someone used a counter, stamp, or a check encoder machine after the note was already in circulation. Banks, casinos, or even individuals sometimes mark bills like this for tracking, training, or even just by accident. They don’t add collector value—in fact, they usually reduce it slightly because collectors prefer unmarked notes.
The smaller number under the Federal Reserve seal (on the left side of Jackson’s portrait) is normal—that’s just a plate position number used by the BEP during printing. Every genuine bill has one.
So, in short:
✅ Bill is authentic.
🏷 Extra edge numbers are post-printing marks (not an error, not rare).
💵 Value: still $20 spendable money, no premium in the collector market.
Thx for fast responce. Still cool, I noticed also it had unreadable signature. with btk. Writing if turned on end. I’m thinking btk stands for btk banks which is French. Maybe the French added numbers xx-xxx , to trace it. From France to little old Kalamazoo mi. Grocery store who would have thought.
Also back side has numbers. Which made me ponder even more, thanks for the info.
Ps. Wasn’t talking about the small number under the fed rev signa rather the big one.
Hi Kris, appreciate your follow-up! 👋
You’ve got a sharp eye — I can see how those extra numbers and letters could spark curiosity. The reality is, all of those “edge” numbers and odd marks were added after the bill left the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. They’re not secret codes from France or banks like “BTK” — most often they come from counters, straps, or machines that stamp or mark bills while in circulation.
It definitely makes for a fun story though — imagining your $20 traveling across the world with hidden signatures and mystery codes! 😄 But in terms of collector value, it’s still just a normal $20. The real official identifiers are the serial numbers, seals, and the tiny plate position codes.
Still, thanks for sharing — unusual markings like this always make bills more interesting to look at, even if they don’t add collector premium.
Hi, I was wondering about a 2017 A with a serial number PK51575715J. It’s circulated but in very good shape(crisp no tears or folds). Thanks
Hi Pau! 👋 Oh wow — that’s actually a really fun find. Your $20 has a radar serial number (51575715 reads the same forward and backward). Collectors love those quirky “fancy numbers” because they stand out from the billions of ordinary notes out there.
Since yours is still crisp and clean, it’s definitely nicer than most that turn up in change. While it won’t make you rich, it’s worth more than face — usually in the $25–$40 range to the right collector. Personally, I’d tuck it away rather than spend it — not every day a bill like that shows up in your wallet! 💵✨
Thank you so much for the reply. I was just going to spend it too but figured I would check to see a reply. I’m now OCD on checking my bills and coins.I wasn’t even thinking about the serial number reading the same forward and backwards, just another thing to look for.
$20 BILL WITH PG71717178A. VALUE?
Hi Mark, thanks for sharing your note!
Your $20 bill with serial number PG71717178A is actually more interesting than an ordinary one. It qualifies as a trinary, since it only uses three digits (7, 1, and 8). On top of that, it has a neat repeating rhythm — three sets of “71” appear in a row, which makes it stand out visually. Collectors enjoy those kinds of patterns because they feel more “designed” than random numbers.
It’s also what we call a “near miss” for a higher-tier fancy serial. If the last digit had been a 1 instead of an 8, you’d have four perfect “71” pairs in sequence, which would put it into a much more valuable category. As it is, it’s still a fun and collectible pattern that’s “close to perfect.”
In terms of value:
In circulated condition, it’s mainly a cool find with perhaps a small premium above face value.
If your note is crisp and uncirculated, some collectors might pay around $25–40, depending on interest.
So while it’s not a major fancy serial, it’s definitely above average and a neat one to hang on to. Great eye for spotting the pattern!
One last question. What about a trinary note with what I believe to be a “radar”?
What would be the value of one like this?.
A true 8-digit radar (also called a palindrome) reads exactly the same forward and backward:
Valid examples
Your serial 1818 0110 fails the mirror test (reverse is 0110 8181), so collectors log it as a plain trinary.
What about star notes. Are these worth trying to keep/ or sell? . Also looks like at least one has a misalignment? What do you think the values would be.
Below is a note-by-note breakdown using the three factors collectors care about most — run-size rarity, grade/condition, and eye-appeal (centering or errors). I pulled the official Bureau of Engraving & Printing star-note production numbers from our db and spot-checked recent eBay sales so you can see where the market really is.
*Prices assume you list them singly on eBay and accept a best-offer. A clean AU example from a scarce 640 k run is currently priced around $32 on eBay for reference. Notes from the big 3.2 M runs usually close only a dollar or two above face unless they grade uncirculated.
1. Are any of these “keepers”?
2. What about the “mis-alignment”?
Collectors pay for major cutting or print shifts — think borders slashed off on one side or part of a neighboring note showing. The slight right-hand margin variations here are within BEP tolerances and add no premium.
3. Best way to sell (if you do)?
Quick Take-away
All four are authentic replacement (★) notes but come from large print runs, so premiums remain small. Unless you enjoy keeping oddities, feel free to spend them or sell only if you’re comfortable netting just a few dollars above face.
Let me know if you’d like a ready-to-copy eBay description or a deeper dive into star-note rarity tiers!
Trinary notes.. What’s the worth? are they worth keeping and trying to sell? Please tell me what you think the values of the notes in the picture.
I took a close look at the notes in your photo. Here’s what I can tell you:
Trinaries are fun to collect, but they’re the least valuable of the “fancy number” categories. Most trinaries sell for face value unless the digit pattern is especially appealing (like 77777777 or a strong repeater).
Value Estimate
Should You Keep or Sell?
👉 My suggestion: keep the low-serial one, spend the others unless you want to bundle them as a “trinary set” and list them for ~$120–$130 on eBay, hoping someone pays a premium for the group.
Hello i have a 2009 series 20 with Jk 00450439* also alignment is off in great condition!!!! A double rarity, how much is this valued at and is it worth an auction????
Hi Nick—great find!
You’ve got a Series 2009 $20 star note (JK 00450439★) plus what looks like alignment/centering shift. A few quick notes on value:
Ballpark values (raw, ungraded):
Is it worth an auction?
If you can, please share clear, straight-on photos of front and back (good light, no tilt) so we can gauge the exact shift and condition (folds/handling). I’m happy to give a tighter estimate once we see that.
I HAVE A $20 bill with a STAR ABOVE THE SERIAL NUMBER AND TO THE RIGHT OF THE SEAL, WHAT CAN YOU TELL ME ABOUT THAT. SEE ATTACHED PHOTO.
Hi Sam,
Thanks for sharing the photo—always helps to see exactly what you’re looking at. Here’s a quick breakdown:
1. What that little star actually is
The pale gold‑colored star that sits just above the right‑hand serial number is part of the “USA TWENTY” security pattern printed in the background of every modern Series 2017 A $20 note. It’s there to deter counterfeiters, not to mark a special print run.
2. How a true “star note” is marked
Replacement (star) notes carry a bold, green star inside the serial number itself—either at the very beginning (older notes) or at the very end (newer notes). For example: PF 6834907★ or ★F 68349072. Your bill ends with the letter E, so it isn’t a replacement note.
3. Collectible value
Because it’s a regular Atlanta‑district $20 with a standard serial number and some circulation wear, its value is its face value—$20—unless you spot a separate printing error (mis‑cuts, ink smears, doubled digits, etc.) or the serial happens to be a “fancy” pattern that collectors chase (ladders, radars, repeaters, solids).
4. What to look for next time
If you’re hunting star notes, glance right at the end of the serial. A dark green star there is the tell‑tale sign. You can then plug the serial into a star‑note lookup (including the one on SerialWorth) to see print‑run size and any premium.
Hope that clears it up! Let me know if you have any other notes you’d like checked—we’re happy to help.
I have a $20 note with the number PC 05222004 *
Would like to know the value and if/how to sell it
Hi Kathy—thanks for sharing the details of your note!
Here’s a quick rundown of its collectability, likely value, and the easiest ways to sell it.
1. Why it’s interesting
2. Ball‑park value (June 2025 market)
*Prices based on “sold” and active Buy‑It‑Now listings for 2017A $20 star notes during the past 90 days.
Because the print run was large, most of the premium comes from condition plus the date pattern novelty. If your note is still crisp and uncirculated, aim for the higher end; if it has any folds or wear, expect closer to face value plus a couple of dollars.
3. How (and where) to sell
4. Quick checklist before you sell
Bottom line:
If your PC 05222004★ is crisp and uncirculated, $25–$35 is a fair retail range right now. Finding someone born on May 22 2004 (or who values that date) can nudge it a bit higher, but large‑run PC star notes aren’t exceedingly rare. Listing on eBay with excellent photos and a modest Buy‑It‑Now is usually the simplest way to reach the right buyers.
Hope this helps, and good luck with your sale!
05245272*
Hi David,
Thanks for sharing your 2017 $20 ★ star note!
To give you an accurate rarity/price estimate we’ll need the entire serial number, including the two-letter prefix in front of the digits (for example “PJ05245272★”).
I have a $20 bill, 2017A and that bill. It feels like it’s printed on a different kind of paper. The paper feels heavier to me.Then other bills that I have dealt with of this denomination. Was there anything along that line?That happened at that time with the twenty dollar bills?
There was no official change in the paper composition or weight for the Series 2017A $20 bill. A perceived difference could come down to a fresher bill, minor printing variances, or environmental factors. If it feels truly suspicious, it never hurts to verify the security features or consult a bank for confirmation.
I have a $20 bill on the backside at the bottom right with an airplane. What’s up with that?
The “airplane” is actually a detail within the larger image of the White House on the back of the $20 bill. It shows a small airplane taking off from the South Lawn of the White House, representing presidential air travel. This is a standard design element that appears on all $20 bills as part of the White House illustration – it’s not a separate image or security feature.