Without a doubt, the dollar is a very valuable currency around the world. In many countries, it is seen as the main reserve in the world’s financial system.
But these bills can have mistakes that make them much more valuable and, most of all, valuable to people who collect coins. Collectors make a living by looking for these one-of-a-kind bills and selling them at auctions for thousands of dollars.
This time, we will talk about a one-dollar bill that cost up to $150,000 because of a mistake in the printing. But why did this specimen sell for such a huge amount of money? It seems that the fact that it is so rare makes it a one-of-a-kind item.
This is the $150,000 bill
The value of this one-dollar bill can go up a lot for a number of reasons, including mistakes in the printing, strange serial numbers, limited editions, or changes to the design.
Different collectors and numismatic fans see the chance to make something common into something very valuable right now.
At this point, 6.4 million dollars have been printed, but only nine pairs of numbers that match have been found. Each one could be worth up to €150,000, depending on how well it is kept.
The US Bureau of Engraving and Printing made two runs in 2014, but both had the same error that made them very expensive: the serial numbers were all the same.
In New York and Washington, the bills were passed out. For this bill to be found, it must meet these conditions:
- Serial number range: The number must be within the ranges B00000001 to B00250000 or B03200001 to B09600000.
- Federal Reserve seal: The bill must have the seal of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, marked with the letter “B”.
- Serial number with a star: The serial number must end with a star, indicating that it belongs to a special series.
- Plate numbers: It is key to verify the plate numbers printed on the front and back of the bill, as well as the position of the plate.