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The 2021 $1 STAR Federal Reserve Notes Sequential Pack of 100 is a particularly desirable offering for collectors and paper currency enthusiasts, especially those focused on error notes, replacement issues, or uncirculated paper money. These STAR notes are issued as replacements for misprinted or damaged notes during the printing process and are distinguished by a star symbol (*) that replaces the final letter in the serial number. A full pack of 100 consecutive serial numbers, all bearing the STAR designation, presents a rare opportunity to acquire a complete unbroken sequence of a type of note that is already less common than standard issues.
Federal Reserve Notes form the backbone of U.S. paper currency, and the $1 denomination holds a special place among collectors for its affordability, accessibility, and design continuity. The 2021 series continues the use of the long-standing portrait of George Washington on the front, originally based on Gilbert Stuart’s painting. Alongside Washington’s image is the Federal Reserve district seal, the U.S. Treasury seal, and an array of complex security features and microprinting aimed at deterring counterfeiting. Despite the high production volume of $1 notes annually, STAR notes make up only a small fraction, typically less than 1%, enhancing their collectible appeal.
The reverse of the 2021 $1 bill features the familiar Great Seal of the United States, with the Eye of Providence above the unfinished pyramid on the left and the eagle clutching arrows and an olive branch on the right. This reverse design, unchanged since 1935, has become an iconic symbol of American identity and governance. Its use on STAR notes only amplifies the reverence collectors have for the classic motifs found on small-sized U.S. currency. STAR notes carry all the same features as regular notes except for the critical difference in the serial number ending in a star instead of a letter.
This pack consists of 100 consecutive STAR notes, meaning each note in the sequence carries a serial number that ends in a star, with the numerical portion increasing in ascending order. Collectors and dealers especially value such packs for their completeness and rarity, as finding even a single STAR note in circulation can be a challenge, let alone an entire unbroken sequence. These packs are sometimes obtained directly from Federal Reserve shipments to banks or obtained early in their release cycle from coin and currency dealers with access to unopened bricks of new notes.
Each note in this 2021 sequential pack is uncirculated, showing no signs of handling, folding, creasing, or wear. Uncirculated STAR notes are further prized because STAR notes often enter circulation quickly and are subject to heavy use. The notes in this set are crisp and flat, with sharp corners, clean margins, and full ink saturation across both the face and reverse. These characteristics make them ideal for grading, storing in archival-quality sleeves, or preserving as part of a high-end paper money collection.
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP), which prints all Federal Reserve Notes, produces STAR notes at its Washington, D.C. and Fort Worth, Texas facilities. These STAR notes were printed as part of the 2021 series and include the same advanced intaglio printing processes used for standard notes, ensuring durability and quality. Printing STAR notes requires extremely careful inventory management, as they are substituted only when defects are identified in standard runs, meaning the BEP must track replacements closely and introduce them seamlessly into standard deliveries.
What makes a sequential pack even more compelling is its potential for inclusion in future historical records of low-run STAR notes or unusual combinations of Federal Reserve Bank and plate position identifiers. Each note in the pack will carry the same district identifier (for example, “B” for New York, “F” for Atlanta, etc.), and each can be studied for plate number variations or micro-anomalies. For researchers or collectors aiming to understand BEP print runs or varieties within a single district issue, a complete STAR pack becomes a rich resource.
In terms of mintage, precise figures for STAR notes by denomination and series can vary, and detailed data is released periodically by the BEP and maintained by currency reference sites. While billions of $1 bills are printed each year, STAR notes typically number in the low millions across all districts combined, and even fewer will be available as uncirculated sequential packs. It is not unusual for collectors to hold onto such packs for decades in the hope that their scarcity and condition lead to significant appreciation in value.
Conditionally, this pack is considered GEM Crisp Uncirculated (CU), with each note untouched by circulation or handling. The uniformity across all 100 notes in terms of paper brightness, registration, and color alignment indicates they have been stored properly since issuance. Such packs are often sold in original bank straps or within protective currency sleeves to prevent damage. For serious collectors, these sequential STAR packs are often submitted for third-party grading, which can further boost individual and cumulative value when preserved long-term.
The 2021 $1 STAR Federal Reserve Notes Sequential Pack of 100 stands as a rare and desirable acquisition for both paper money specialists and general collectors. It combines the charm of the low-denomination $1 bill, the intrigue of STAR replacement notes, and the rarity of sequential uniformity, all in pristine condition. Whether held as a long-term investment, broken into subsets for resale or grading, or kept intact for display and archival value, this STAR pack remains a true treasure in the realm of modern U.S. currency collecting.