💵🔥 Six Extremely Rare Bank Note Errors Worth Thousands: $13,800 – $55,200

Six Extremely Rare Bank Note

Collectors and numismatists know that rare paper money errors can be just as valuable — if not more — than coins. Some of these bills sell for tens of thousands of dollars, even if they look ordinary at first glance. Here’s a breakdown of six incredible bank note errors you need to watch for, with real auction prices from Heritage and other top auction houses.

1️⃣ 2017 $1 Bill — Mismatched Serial Numbers ($13,800)

• 🔢 Error: Mismatched and misaligned serial numbers (top right vs. bottom left)
• ⚠️ Tip: Condition matters — keep bills flat and unfolded to retain maximum value
• 💰 Sold for: $13,800

2️⃣ $2 Bill — Doubled Third Overprint ($16,800)

• 🏛 Feature: Overprint doubled on third printing
• 🔎 How to spot: Compare back plate number with front plate position; doubling appears on overprint
• ⚠️ Note: Avoid replicas; always verify with a third-party grading company (PMG/PCGS)
• 💰 Sold for: $16,800

3️⃣ 1988 $1 Bill — Web Note + Mismatched Suffix ($16,800)

• 🏛 Web Note Indicators:
  • Portrait looks washed out
  • Front plate only has a number (no letter)
  • Back plate number is to the right of “In God We Trust”
• 🔢 Mismatched Suffix: Star at bottom left vs. letter L at top right
• 💰 Sold for: $16,800

4️⃣ 1977 $5 Bill — Doubling Error ($22,800)

• 🔄 Error: Third print doubling creates a distorted, “drunk” appearance
• 📝 Tip: Check both front and back prints to identify errors
• 💰 Sold for: $22,800

5️⃣ 1974 $20 Bills — Identical Serial Numbers ($36,000)

• 🔢 Error: Two bills with the same serial number
• ⚠️ Note: Extremely rare; always verify authenticity with an expert
• 💰 Sold for: $36,000

6️⃣ 1934 $5/$10 PPQ Note — Denomination Mismatch ($55,200)

• ⚠️ Error: Front reads $5, back reads $10
• 🧾 Grade: 64 PPQ (perfect paper quality, no folds)
• 💰 Sold for: $55,200

🧠 Collector Tips

• Always handle bills carefully; folds and creases reduce value
• Only purchase or sell graded notes from PMG or PCGS
• Unique serial numbers, printing errors, web notes, and denomination mismatches drive the highest prices
• If you find one of these bills, contact an expert — these are not everyday items