Series 2013B VF35/VF20 Matched Pair Realizes Record Auction Price, Establishing New Banknote Value Benchmarks
Series 2013B VF35/VF20 Matched Pair Hits Record Price
A confirmed Series 2013B $1 duplicate serial number matched pair has
realized a final hammer price of $3,666.02 at public auction,
establishing a new record price for this grade tier (VF35/VF20) and further defining
current banknote value levels for authenticated matched pairs. This sale sets a new benchmark above the previous $2,600.00 record for a pair graded VF35 and VF20, and aids currency appraisal.
Auction Summary
Registry Status
Record Result Documented
Serial Number
B08869546*
Note 1 Grade (FW)
VF35
Note 2 Grade (DC)
VF20
Auction Date
May 24, 2026
Final Hammer Price
$3,666.02
Auction House
GreatCollections
Market Context
Prior comparable sale of similarly graded matched pair (VF35/VF20) was
$2600, making this result of $3,666.02
statistically significant within the current market for
Series 2013B duplicate serial number star notes in the graded currency market.
This outcome contributes to the evolving understanding of
banknote value and demonstrates sustained and strengthening collector demand
for authenticated serial number error pairs verified through
Project 2013B’s public registry.
Certified front view of the matched pair following third-party grading
Reverse side of both notes showing alignment and print characteristics
Analytical Commentary
While individual matched pairs vary based on condition, eye appeal,
and certification outcomes, this result reinforces the importance of
professional grading (such as PCGS grading or PMG certification)
when establishing transparent currency appraisal benchmarks.
Notably, the hammer price represents:
A record high within its grade combination of VF35/VF20
Confirmation of sustained market strength
A documented public benchmark for future valuation comparisons
Registry Documentation
This matched pair remains permanently documented within
Project 2013B’s confirmed matched pair registry
,
preserving its status as a verified serial number error pair
within the ongoing public documentation and research of Series 2013B matched pairs.
As more matched pairs surface in the marketplace, documented results such as this help establish clearer, transparent ranges for collectors assessing misprinted banknotes, duplicate serial number errors, and authenticated matched pair opportunities, while also contributing to broader insights into collectible paper money prices and current market value.
This page documents a confirmed matched pair of Series 2013B $1 star notes,
now professionally graded and offered at public auction. The pair has been
verified and recorded by Project 2013B, the public registry tracking Series
2013B duplicate serial number star notes since 2021.
This auction marks a rare moment when a confirmed Series 2013B matched pair,
once separated in circulation, is formally preserved and recognized as a single
certified collectible within the public record.
Series 2013B Matched Pair B08869546* - Now at Public Auction
A confirmed and professionally graded matched pair of Series 2013B $1 star notes
is now being offered at public auction.
Verified by
Project 2013B’s public registry,
this duplicate serial number star note pair is available to collectors for a limited time.
For collectors evaluating banknote value, currency appraisal, or recent paper money market trends, this auction provides a documented price reference for a professionally graded Series 2013B matched pair with a confirmed serial number error. Matched pairs with duplicate serial numbers are among the rarest modern U.S. paper money errors to appear in public auction.
Certified front view of the matched pair following third-party grading
🔨 AUCTION CONCLUDED
This verified matched pair is no longer available for bidding.
Comparable matched pairs have realized four-figure prices in recent public auctions, depending on grade and demand.
Auction ended Sunday, May 24, 2026
Reverse side of both notes showing alignment and print characteristics
Original side-by-side image used to confirm the matched pair months earlier.
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Confirmed Match details
Status: Confirmed & Graded
Series: 2013B
Denomination: $1 Star Notes
Federal Reserve District: New York (B)
Friedberg Numbers: Fr. 3001-B* & Fr. 3002-B*
PCGS Grades:
Washington D.C. printed note:
Fort Worth printed note:
Auction Status:Concluded May 24, 2026
Final Hammer Price:$3,666.02.
This discovery joins a growing list of confirmed Series 2013B matches in the Confirmed Matched Pairs Registry.
This matched pair has been independently verified, recorded in the Project 2013B
registry, and subsequently certified prior to entering the collector market.
Registry Verification
Following confirmation, the Project 2013B administrator offers an optional paid consignment service, through which confirmed matched pairs may be submitted to public auction on behalf of the co-owners.
This page serves as a permanent historical record of the auction, grading, and confirmed provenance of this matched pair and may be cited for research, valuation, or registry documentation purposes within the Project 2013B Registry.
This page documents a confirmed matched pair of Series 2013B $1 star notes,
including serial number, verification status, discovery locations, and
registry metadata maintained by Project 2013B. Confirmed by Project 2013B, a public registry tracking Series 2013B duplicate serial number star notes since 2021.
Series 2013B Matched Pair — Duplicate Serial Number B04477517*
A newly confirmed matched pair of 2013B $1 star notes has been added to the Project 2013B registry. Serial number B04477517* is now part of a confirmed matched pair list.
Confirmed Matched Pair: Side-by-side comparison of the duplicate Series 2013B $1 star note, serial number B04477517*.
Confirmed Match Details
Status:Confirmed
Series:2013B
Denomination:$1 Star Note
Federal Reserve District:New York (B)
Duplicate Serial Number:B04477517*
Friedberg Numbers:Fr. 3001-B* and Fr. 3002-B*
Confirmed Matches This Year:20
Total Project Confirmed Matches:233
All Known Matched Pairs:246
This confirmed matched pair represents a verified duplicate serial number
within the Series 2013B $1 star note print run. Documentation and validation
are maintained by Project 2013B.
Project 2013B reaches its 20th confirmed matched pair for this year
Co-Owner's Spotlight
One Star Note, printed in Fort Worth, was submitted by member IEQob, who now has 121 serial number entries.
Its Washington DC-printed match was submitted by member FhLRB, who has 118 entries.
Each co-owner of the matched pair is assigned a 5 character codename to ensure privacy.
The Fort Worth printed matching note was discovered in Fairfax, Virginia
"" I truly appreciate your message and the fantastic work you're contributing to Project 201B.
I’m a retiree with a passion for collecting banknotes, coins, stamps, and antiques. Currently, I reside in Fairfax, VA.
" " - member IEQob
The DC printed matching note was discovered in New York City, New York.
Market Value Context for Collectors
Based on three recent public auction results for Series 2013B matched pairs graded in ranges comparable to Project 2013B’s estimated condition of this pair, examples have realized hammer prices between $1,894 and $4,200. The newly confirmed pair discussed above is currently ungraded; Project 2013B’s grade assessment represents an educated estimate only, intended to provide context should the co-owners elect third-party grading by PCGS Banknote or PMG. Actual market value may vary depending on final certified grades, eye appeal, and auction conditions.
Recent auction results suggest that the market value of confirmed Series 2013B matched pairs—often classified as serial number errors—can vary significantly based on condition, professional PCGS or PMG grading, and overall paper money eye appeal.
Recent Auction Results for Comparable Matched Pairs
The confirmed pair discussed above is ungraded. The auction results below show how
broadly comparable matched pairs have performed across varying grade combinations.
Selected public auction results used for currency appraisal and paper money value comparison of confirmed Series 2013B matched pairs in comparable circulated condition.
Collectors evaluating whether to buy, sell, or submit a matched pair for grading often use recent auction prices as a benchmark.
Differences in hammer price largely reflect the lower of the two grades in each matched pair,
as collectors typically price pairs based on the weaker note.
Key Factors Influencing 2013B Value
Prices reflect public auction results only and are provided for historical reference.
Individual outcomes vary based on condition, eye appeal, grading, and market demand.
Grading: Notes certified by PMG or PCGS Banknote Grading command a premium over raw or ungraded pairs due to higher perceived paper money value.
Condition Floor: The market value of a matched pair is usually dictated by the lower-graded note in the set.
Provenance: Inclusion in the Project 2013B Registry adds a layer of verified authenticity that influences auction competitiveness.
Serial Number Errors: Confirmed duplicate serial numbers are a recognized form of serial number errors within U.S. paper money collecting.
Timing of sale and auction visibility
Error Classification: While not misprinted banknotes, matched pairs are often collected alongside other recognized U.S. currency error types.
Market prices fluctuate based on collector demand and availability. All values shown are historical references and should not be considered a formal currency appraisal.
For a complete breakdown of auction prices across grades and serial numbers,
see the full Matched Pair Auction Results page.
Potential Match — Verification Pending
Project 2013B maintains a separate reference page listing serial numbers associated with potentially matched pairs where one or both co-owners have not yet responded to our email notification. These entries remain unconfirmed until photo verification is completed for both notes.
Collectors are encouraged to review this list to see whether a serial number they own appears. If your serial number is listed, you may be connected to a potential matched pair and your response could allow the pair to be officially confirmed and recorded in the Project 2013B registry.
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Conclusion
This newly confirmed matched pair adds another important data point to the growing Project 2013B registry.
With thousands of collectors participating and new discoveries happening regularly, every submitted serial
number helps strengthen the project. If you have 2013B star notes, consider submitting them today—you may
be holding the next confirmed match. Thank you to all contributors who continue to support the project.
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VF25/F15 Certified Series 2013B Matched Pair Establishes New Public Auction Benchmark
Result outperformed 9 of 10 auctions of higher graded VF25/VF20 pairs
A confirmed Series 2013B $1 duplicate serial number matched pair has realized a final hammer price of $3,433.00 at public auction, establishing a new benchmark for this grade tier and further defining current paper money value levels for authenticated matched pairs. This auction is believed to represent the first publicly documented sale of a matched pair certified in the specific grade combination of PCGS Very Fine 25 and Fine 15. Notably, the realized hammer price outperformed 9 of the 10 previously recorded public auction results for matched pairs graded at the slightly higher VF25/VF20 combination, highlighting unusually strong collector demand relative to condition expectations. The May 10 auction also establishes the first meaningful public benchmark reference for the VF25/F15 grade tier, providing an important new valuation datapoint for future matched pair comparisons.
Auction Summary
Serial Number
B09060000*
Certified Grades
PCGS VF25/F15
Auction Date
May 10, 2026
Final Hammer Price
$3,433.00
Auction House
GreatCollections
Market Context
Because no previously documented public auction records existed for a
VF25/F15 certified matched pair, this sale effectively establishes
the first meaningful market reference point for this specific grade combination
within the Series 2013B duplicate serial number marketplace.
Despite one note carrying the lower Fine 15 designation, the
realized hammer price exceeded the majority of previously recorded auction
results for matched pairs certified at the slightly higher
VF25/VF20 combination. The result suggests that collector demand,
rarity, and authenticated provenance continue to outweigh relatively minor
differences in circulated grade tiers when evaluating elite matched pairs.
This outcome contributes to the evolving understanding of
banknote value and demonstrates sustained collector demand
for authenticated serial number error pairs verified through
Project 2013B’s public registry.
High-resolution scan showing the front of a Series 2013B star note pair
High-resolution scan showing reverse side of both notes showing alignment and print characteristics
Analytical Commentary
While individual matched pairs vary based on condition, eye appeal,
and certification outcomes, this result reinforces the importance of
professional grading (such as PCGS grading or PMG certification)
when establishing transparent currency appraisal benchmarks.
Notably, the hammer price represents:
Benchmark price for first matched pair graded VF25/F15
Confirmation of sustained market strength
A documented public benchmark for future valuation comparisons
Registry Documentation
This matched pair remains permanently documented within
Project 2013B’s confirmed matched pair registry
,
preserving its status as a verified serial number error pair
within the ongoing public documentation and research of Series 2013B matched pairs.
As more matched pairs surface in the marketplace, documented results such as this help establish clearer, transparent ranges for collectors assessing misprinted banknotes, duplicate serial number errors, and authenticated matched pair opportunities, while also contributing to broader insights into collectible paper money prices and current market value.
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