N/A - Non-Silver Item (US One Dollar Star Note)
Numismatic Item/Paper Currency · United States Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP)
Pattern: Series 2021 Federal Reserve Note
Type
Numismatic Item/Paper Currency
Maker
United States Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP)
Material
75% cotton and 25% linen paper with security fibers; no silver content
Dimensions
6.14 inches wide by 2.61 inches high; weight approximately 1 gram
Description
This is a Series 2021 United States One Dollar bill. It is notably a 'Star Note,' indicated by the asterisk at the end of the serial number, which means it was printed to replace a damaged bill during production. This item is not a silver piece.
Key Features
Low serial number starting with 00; Star Note replacement designation; Yellen-Malerba signature combination
Material & Composition
75% cotton and 25% linen paper with security fibers; no silver content
Finish & Decoration
Green and black intaglio printing, featuring a portrait of George Washington and a green Treasury Seal
Hallmarks & Stamps
N/A; contains serial number B00313334* and District Seal B (New York)
Construction Details
Intaglio printing process on standardized currency substrate
Functional Features
Legal tender for all debts, public and private; contains a star suffix in the serial number
Handle & Grip Details
N/A; currently housed in a plastic currency sleeve protector
Craftsmanship Details
Precision high-security engraving and printing consistent with modern central bank standards
Authentication Indicators
Microprinting, distinct Treasury seal, and signature alignment consistent with BEP standards
Origin & Manufacturing
USA; New York Federal Reserve District (B)
Era & Period
Contemporary Federal Reserve Era (Series 2021)
Age Estimate
Produced circa 2022-2023 under Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen
Cultural Significance
Represents the standard unit of currency for the United States economy.
Condition Notes
Appears to be in Uncirculated (UNC) or Near Mint condition, protected by a rigid plastic holder
Value Estimate
$2.00 - $10.00 depending on numismatic demand for low-run star notes
Care & Maintenance
Keep in acid-free PVC-free currency holders; avoid direct sunlight and moisture
Similar Pieces
Standard Series 2021 $1 bills; older Silver Certificates (which did represent silver value)
Interesting Facts
Star notes are rarer than standard runs as they represent replacement batches for errors found during the printing process.