Star Note Tables
Not all star notes are equal. Without using star note tables, it’s nearly impossible to know which ones are rare. These tables show vital data series, denominations, and production volumes so collectors can identify high-value notes backed by facts, not just serial number patterns.
What Are Star Notes?
Star notes are replacement bills used by the U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP). When a note is damaged during printing, it’s replaced with a new one marked by a star (★) at the end of its serial number. This makes them unique and collectible.
Why Star Note Tables Matter?
Two star notes can look the same but differ in value due to production volume. Tables help you check:
- Series year (e.g., 2017A, 2013)
- Federal Reserve Bank (FRB) that issued it
- Denomination ($1, $5, etc.)
- Run size (number of notes printed)
- Print type (Sheet vs. Regular)
Collectors use this data to identify rare notes and avoid overpaying for common ones.
Key Entities in Star Note Tables
- BEP (Bureau of Engraving and Printing): Produces U.S. currency
- FRB (Federal Reserve Bank): Distributes the notes
- Series Year: Indicates design or signature changes
- Denomination: Face value of the note
- Run Size: Total printed star notes in a batch
How Star Note Tables Are Organized?
Star note tables are organized by:
- Denomination: $1, $2, $5, $10, $20, $50, $100
- Series: Year of issue, like 2003 or 2017A
- Print Runs: Volume of notes per Federal Reserve district
These tables help identify which star notes are scarce based on production data.
Star Note Tables
Check the links below to find production details sorted by series, Federal Reserve Bank, and print run size.
| ALL | $1 | $2 | $5 | $10 | $20 | $50 | $100 |
| 2021 | $1 | – | $5 | $10 | $20 | $50 | $100 |
| 2017A | $1 | $2 | $5 | $10 | $20 | $50 | $100 |
| 2017 | $1 | – | – | $10 | $20 | – | – |
| 2013 | $1 | $2 | $5 | $10 | $20 | $50 | $100 |
| 2009A | – | – | – | – | – | – | $100 |
| 2009 | $1 | $2 | $5 | $10 | $20 | $50 | $100 |
| 2006A | – | – | – | – | – | – | $100 |
| 2006 | $1 | – | $5 | $10 | $20 | $50 | $100 |
| 2004A | – | – | – | $10 | $20 | $50 | – |
| 2004 | – | – | – | – | $20 | $50 | – |
| 2003A | $1 | $2 | $5 | – | – | – | $100 |
| 2003 | $1 | $2 | $5 | $10 | – | – | $100 |
| 2001 | $1 | – | $5 | $10 | $20 | $50 | $100 |
| 1999 | $1 | – | $5 | $10 | $20 | – | $100 |
| 1996 | – | – | – | – | $20 | $50 | $100 |
| 1995 | $1 | $2 | $5 | $10 | $20 | – | – |
| 1993 | $1 | – | $5 | $10 | $20 | $50 | $100 |
| 1990 | – | – | – | $10 | $20 | $50 | $100 |
| 1988A | $1 | – | $5 | $10 | $20 | – | – |
| 1988 | $1 | – | $5 | – | – | $50 | $100 |
| 1985 | $1 | – | $5 | $10 | $20 | $50 | $100 |
| 1981A | $1 | – | $5 | $10 | $20 | $50 | $100 |
| 1976 | – | $2 | – | – | – | – | – |