2013 Series $1 New York (B) Duplicate-Serial Star Note Pair Now at Auction

An opportunity has emerged for paper-money enthusiasts and error-note collectors: a matched pair of series 2013 $1 “star notes” from the Bureau of Engraving and Printing’s notorious duplicate-serial-number print run — now listed by GreatCollections for auction.

Compare this matched pair's starting bid, to the matched pairs currently listed on eBay (refer to the table below), and you will see that someone could walk away with a steal! This is the highest graded matched pair to show up at an auction house this year. Just 5 days to go.

1st note Grade	2nd note grade	Price	Note
67	20	$119,999.00	Currently on eBay (Buy it now listing)
66	30	$7,000.00	Currently on eBay (Buy it now listing)
66	25	$22,000.00	Currently on eBay (Buy it now listing)
65	20	$8,500.00	Currently on eBay (Buy it now listing)
64	25	$6,175.00	Currently on eBay (Buy it now listing)
58	30	$2,438.00	Current bid. Auction at Great Collections (ends Nov 2nd)
40	20	$5,599.00	Currently on eBay (Buy it now listing)
30	30	$9,950.00	Currently on eBay (Buy it now listing)

Front view of the ultra-rare 2013 New York $1 Federal Reserve Error Star Note matched pair (FR-3001-B★ and FR-3002-B★) with identical serial numbers, graded by PCGS as Very Fine 30 EPQ + Choice About Unc EPQ, featured by Project 2013B and auctioned by GreatCollections.

Front view of the ultra-rare 2013 New York $1 Federal Reserve Error Star Note matched pair (FR-3001-B★ + FR-3002-B★), bearing identical serial numbers and encapsulated by PCGS as Very Fine 30 EPQ + Choice About Unc 58 EPQ

Back view of the ultra-rare 2013 New York $1 Federal Reserve Error Star Note matched pair (FR-3001-B★ and FR-3002-B★) showing identical serial numbers, PCGS graded Very Fine 30 EPQ + Choice About Unc EPQ, curated by Project 2013B and featured in a GreatCollections auction.

Back view of the ultra-rare 2013 New York $1 Federal Reserve Error Star Note matched pair (FR-3001-B★ + FR-3002-B★), bearing identical serial numbers and encapsulated by PCGS as Very Fine 30 EPQ + Choice About Unc 58 EPQ

If you’ve been following the story of the Series 2013 New York duplicate serial star notes (as tracked so diligently by Project 2013B), this auction represents one of the best ones we’ve seen: a true matched pair, documented, graded, and ready for bidding. Whether you’re buying for the long-term, for display, or for investment, this could be a cornerstone piece for a paper-money collection.

For anyone serious about error-notes, star-notes or unique currency anomalies — this is one to watch

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Matched Pairs For Sale

Fr. 3001-B★ and 3002-B★ $1 New York Federal Reserve Error Star Note Pair With Duplicate Serial Numbers Rios / Lew PMG Very Fine 30 EPQ + Choice About Unc 58 EPQ (2 Notes)

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