Keep in mind that star notes were printed with serial numbers starting at 00000001, so the star note serial number is not the same as the serial number that was destroyed. So instead of having to reprint the misprinted currency the BEP just placed the star notes into circulation. Star notes were printed by The Bureau of Engraving and Printing to have on hand to replace money if it was misprinted. Scroll to the bottom of this page for pricing on dozens of star notes
A star note will have a serial number that either begins or ends with a star symbol. Star notes are a highly collectible subset of United States currency. A Guide To Values and Pricing for Star Notes
