Fancy Serial Numbers On The U.S. Currency

Serial numbers on currency are generally referred to as “fancy” serial numbers - or Special serial numbers by currency collectors. The notes carry any kind of fancy serial number listed below that might bring some premium than the face value. 

Nowadays, US currency is being printed at two factories located in Fort Worth, Texas, and Washington, DC operated by BEP (BUREAU OF ENGRAVING AND PRINTING). The modern US Currency serial numbers have eight digits. The prefix might have two-letters on the $5, $10, $20, $50, $100 denomination and one-letter on the $1, $2 denomination. The suffix usually ends by a letter, sometimes it would be a "Star" meaning that notes that serve as replacements during the production process.

Here below is how to identify serial numbers that are considered as "Fancy" or Special. This list is judged by subjective personal criteria, fancy serial numbers are sorted in descending order of value.

0. Low serial number (Serial number 1 - 9).

1. Solid serial numbers

2. Up & Down Ladder serial numbers

3. Millions serial number

4. Seven in a row Serial Numbers : Trailing seven numbers

5. Seven of a kind serial number

6. Super radar serial number

7. Super repeater serial number

8. Repeater serial number

9. Radar serial number

Learn More About:  Types & Pricing of Fancy Serial Numbers

Some people collect the super repeater serial numbers based on the last two digits of their birth year, special anniversary day... Another also tend to collect serial number ones on one dollar bills, serial number two on two dollar bills. If the serial numbers on the dollar bill begins or ends with a star symbol that the note will likely have some additional value especially for rare denominations $2 and $50. 

When you found a note which is considered to be fancy serial numbers. Don't forget to pay attention to their condition. The condition plays a very important role in making its value increase or decrease a couple of times (Any stain, fold, ink, writing, crease that appeared on the note should lower their value than it is supported to be. On the other hand, the note was found to contain any fancy serial numbers listed above and its condition was perfect then you have reached the limit of the blue sky.)

Are you looking for a fancy serial numbers buyer? 

Yes, We are not only selling but also interested in buying. If the note you acquired has any of the preferred serial numbers which were SOLID, FULL LADDER, LOW, or MILLIONS serial numbers.

Please contact us to receive an appraisal. We might be a strong buyer. We will respond to your email with a valuation within 24 hours of receipt of a detailed picture or a scan of the note's current condition. Please make sure that the serial numbers of the notes matched our buying list above before sending an email to us.

***Please be advised that appraisals cannot be offered over the phone. Send us an email instead: sales@collectiblescurrency.com make sure a scan or digital picture is attached.***

A few fancy serial purchases that Collectibles & Currency have been made in the past.