Star Note Lookup

A star note is a replacement currency note issued by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) when a note is damaged or has a printing error during production. These replacement notes are distinguished by a star symbol (★) at the end of the serial number, replacing the standard letter suffix.

Star notes are highly sought after by currency collectors because they are printed in smaller quantities than regular notes. Our star note lookup tool allows you to search data sourced from BEP production records to find detailed information about your star note, including production runs, serial number ranges, and quantities printed.

Using our star note lookup service, you can verify the authenticity of your star note and discover its place in the BEP's production history. Each search result includes direct links to original BEP PDF documents, providing you with verified sources for all the information.

Using our star note lookup tool is simple. Just follow these steps:

1. Select the Denomination: Choose the face value of your note ($1, $2, $5, $10, $20, $50, or $100).
2. Select the Series: Choose the series year printed on your note (e.g., 2017, 2021).
3. Enter the Serial Number: Type the complete serial number including the star symbol (★ or *). For example: H000450000★
4. Click Search: Our tool will search through official BEP production records to find matches.

The star note lookup will display all matching production runs, showing you the serial range, production quantity, manufacturing facility, and a direct link to the original BEP PDF report for verification.

Star notes are valuable to collectors for several reasons. First, they are printed in significantly smaller quantities than regular notes, making them scarcer. Second, the star symbol itself makes them visually distinctive and interesting. Third, certain star notes from specific series or with low serial numbers can be particularly valuable.

Our star note lookup tool helps you understand the rarity of your star note by showing you the total production quantity for that specific run. A lower production number generally indicates a rarer, potentially more valuable note.

Whether you're a serious currency collector or just curious about a star note you found in circulation, our star note lookup provides you with data sourced directly from BEP monthly production reports.