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$100 star note - low serial number/binary
$100 star note - low s  
I am hoping you can help me in estimating the value of the note I have in my collection.  I have been unable to locate an item containing the age, star, low serial number, and binary sequence. Thank you in advance.
Eric

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Hi Eric:

I'm not up to date on this specific date as far as value, but I believe where your note (from the photo) appears to be slightly circulated, and marked with ink, that it at best, would grade EF to AU. Even with the low star number serial number, the condition of the note would limit the premium to likely no more than perhaps 50% over face value to an interested collector.

I found none listed on eBay. You may want to check this guide for value: http://reviews.ebay.com/Complete-Guide-to-Collecting-U-S-Currency-Star-Notes_W0Q

If you live close to a local shop, they should offer an opinion as to the value and if it is authentic at no charge. Remember, should you choose to sell your notes, get at least two estimates from professional coin dealers (PNG). I've listed a link for you to find them in your area. Link: http://www.pngdealers.com/dealersearch.php

Dealers normally pay between 50% to 60% of retail for items they want. In an auction, you can set the price, and potentially get more.

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Thank You and Good Luck in your collecting.

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I can answer most all questions relating to US coins, tokens, and currency. I'm not strong on world coins or ancients. Primary field of expertise is errors and varieties. Over 55 years experience in coin collecting. Part time dealer since 1976. Employed by McDonnell Douglas/Boeing for over 34 years as an Industrial Engineer/Technical Specialist before retiring in 2002.

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Worked weekends for "Lonesome" John in the late 1960's to mid 1970's processing error coins, packaging, and preparing orders. Worked with John Devine and Fred Weinberg on several California Error A Rama's in the early 1970's. Served as display judge at annual Error-A-Rama coin shows. Opened and operated mail order coin business DBA "CAL ERRORS" in 1976. Contributer to Alan Herbert's "Official Price Guide To Mint Errors" and Fivaz/Stanton "Cherrypickers' Guide". Worked Saturdays at Huntington Beach Coin Exchange 1980-1999. Had table and sold coins at a number of coin and gun shows in So CA, AZ and NV. Sell coins, tokens and currency currently at my space in the Pomona Antique Center. Past "Errorscope" Editor. Presently CONECA Examiner.

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ANA, CONECA, CWTS, NLG

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Errorscope, Numismatic News, Civil War Token Journal, Error and Variety News

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AA Degree LBCC pre Engineering, 1964 BS Degree CSULB Ind Technology, 1968

Awards and Honors
1st Place EAR Trophy for Civil War Token Errors, NLG Author of Year Award for best monthly coin column "Error News and Views" in small Numismatic paper, owned and published by Ray Anthony.

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