ALWAYS check both sides of your bills as one TikToker has shared a very valuable error.
The tip comes from TikToker and coin collector Justin Couch (realjustincouch on the app).
Justin shares tons of videos detailing what makes certain coins and banknotes rare and valuable.
He recently posted a TikTok revealing how an error $5 bill may sell for thousands.
In fact, a 2017A $5 banknote recently sold for $8,625 at GreatCollections Auction.
Finding these $5 error bills is quite simple as the error is found in plain sight.
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Like the TikToker said in the video, just check both sides of your bill and if the seal and the overprint are on the obverse, you may be in luck.
MORE ABOUT THE ERROR
The rare $5 bill error may contain a variety of mismatched or missing serial numbers or missing district seals.
According to Coin News, about a decade ago, the Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) introduced new banknote production equipment.
The new system was meant to increase output and tighten quality control - ultimately trying to avoid mistakes.
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This particular error banknote was a product of the new system that had recently been approved for the production of the $5 denomination in 2019.
OTHER VALUABLE ERRORS
Star Notes, also known as Replacement Notes, are another error making your dollars super rare and worth a pretty penny.
These are markings that the BEP uses to replace misprinted and damaged currency before it gets released into circulation.
These dollars look and act exactly like "normal" money only the BEP replaced the letter typically found at the end of the serial number with a star.
This is an indicator of an error or misprint.
Star Notes find their value from the low quantity printed and released into circulation.
SPOTTING VALUABLE DOLLARS AND COINS
Firstly, check your spare change for pennies, nickels, dimes, and dollars as many of them could sell for thousands.
Typically, the most valuable coins and dollars are ones with a low mintage or an error, as it makes them rare.
A great website to check if your money is worth anything is Professional Coin Grading Services or eBay.
For eBay, just search the full coin's name or the type of dollar, select the "sold" listing and then toggle the search to "highest value.”
If you find your spare change has value, try selling through a specialist site such as Coinappraiser or USA Coin Book.
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