$1,000+ 2006 Star Note Dollar
Imagine pulling a normal-looking $1 bill from your wallet… only to discover it’s worth over $1,000 😱
That’s exactly what’s happening right now with certain 2006 $1 star notes that have mismatched serial numbers — and multiple examples have been found just days apart by different collectors!
These ultra-rare printing mistakes are some of the most exciting modern currency errors ever discovered. Let’s break down what’s happening, why these bills exist, and how you can check your own cash for one of these hidden treasures.
🔎 What Is a Mismatched Serial Number Error?
Every U.S. paper bill is supposed to have:
✔️ Two identical serial numbers
✔️ Same prefix letters
✔️ Same numbers on both sides
A mismatched serial number error occurs when:
➡️ The serial number on the top right does NOT match the serial number on the bottom left.
This means two different serial numbers appear on the same bill — something that should never pass quality control.
When it does, collectors go crazy.
⭐ Why 2006 Star Notes Are Special
Recent discoveries show these errors appearing on:
👉 2006 $1 Star Notes
Star notes are replacement bills used when a misprint occurs during production. Instead of reusing the same serial number, the Bureau of Engraving and Printing prints a star (*) at the end of the serial.
That alone makes star notes collectible.
But a star note with mismatched serial numbers?
That’s next-level rare.
😲 Real Finds Just Days Apart
Two collectors — who don’t even know each other — recently discovered nearly identical errors:
- Both were 2006 $1 star notes
- Both had mismatched serial numbers
- Only difference was the last few digits
Example:
Top serial: B267…5496
Bottom serial: 0267…5447
This suggests more may exist from the same faulty print run.
💰 How Much Are They Worth?
Collectors and error currency specialists estimate:
💵 $1,000+ each
💵 Possibly $2,000–$3,000+ if sold as a matching pair
Value depends on:
✔️ Condition
✔️ Eye appeal
✔️ Authentication
✔️ Market demand
These are considered major printing errors, not minor varieties.
🧭 How to Check Your Dollar Bills (Step-by-Step)
Grab any 2006 $1 bills and follow this process:
✅ Step 1: Look for a Star
Check the serial number.
If it ends with a ★, continue.
✅ Step 2: Compare Both Serial Numbers
Look at:
- Top right serial
- Bottom left serial
They MUST match exactly.
✅ Step 3: Look for Differences
If any digit or letter is different, you may have a jackpot.
✅ Step 4: Protect the Bill
- Do NOT fold
- Do NOT clean
- Place in a sleeve or holder
✅ Step 5: Get It Authenticated
Send to:
- PCGS Currency
- PMG (Paper Money Guaranty)
Certification can multiply value.
⚠️ Important Warnings
🚫 Never clean paper money
🚫 Don’t tape or laminate
🚫 Don’t try to “fix” it
Any alteration destroys value.
📈 Why These Errors Are So Valuable
- They escaped strict quality control
- Very few exist
- Easily visible error
- Huge collector demand
This is exactly the type of modern error that can explode in value over time.
🏆 Final Thoughts
Finding two nearly identical mismatched serial star notes within days is extraordinary.
It strongly suggests more are still out there — possibly sitting in wallets, drawers, or cash registers right now.
So before you spend your next dollar…
👉 Check your serial numbers
👉 Look for stars
👉 Compare carefully
Your next $1 bill could be worth over $1,000.
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