Large size star notes were first issued in 1910. Star notes were pre-printed notes used by the BEP ,to replace notes found to be unfit for circulation due to misprints or errors. They were inserted in to replace defective notes due to misprinting at the BEP.
All large size stars notes are rare as very few were saved during the hard times. Most all of your currency notes have stars notes after the 1910 printing.
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for some interesting information and facts on all of
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US Papermoney will take you to a site that
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This is a 1907 $5 Legal Tender star or a Fr.-88* Type 1, with only 6 known according to Doug Murrays new book US Large Size Star Notes. It list for $1400 in VF, when you find one! Type 1 is described as when the plate number D670 on the bottom right side ...
This is a very clean example of the 1914 $ FRN from the New York district. This notes has no rips, tears, pinholes, folds or marks. It is a true UNC note. The only thing that keeps out from the GEM status is the front top margin.
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This is a very rare FR-879a*, or a 1914 $5 FRN star from the Minneapolis district. The serial number is I209401*. There are only 10 known to exist. It resides in a PMG-25 holder with NO rips, tears, o...
This is a cool Fr-91* or a 1907 $5 legal tender star note. although it is circulated there are no rips, tears, pinholes or missing pieces. It has never been cleaned or pressed. Check the scans. The serial number is *2323379B. This note is commonly refered...
This is a 1907 Legal Tender star or a Fr.-88* Type 1, with only 6 known. Type 1 is described as when the plate number 577 on the bottom left side is "below" the plate letter C. You will notice the pl...
Here is a star note you dont see too often. Its the FR-88* or a 1907 $5 Legal tender star note. this note is sometimes referred to as the Pioneer Family or Woodchopper Note. This is a type 1 note. Although circulated there are no rips, tears pr pinholes....
