How do I tell if I have a genuine misprinted $50.00 bill called a star note???

Question

I have a $50.00 bill that I believe is a misprinted form of currency called a star note. Where do I go to find out if this is correct?

Answer 1

Very simple. If it's a Star note, then the serial number ends in a star instead of a letter. That's all. Nothing else to it.


When an imperfect note is detected during the manufacturing process after the serial number has been overprinted, it must be replaced with a new note. A "star" note is used to replace the imperfect note. Reusing that exact serial number to replace the imperfect note is costly and time consuming. The "star" note has its own special serial number followed by a star in place of a suffix letter.

The serial number of the imperfect note that was removed is not used again in the same numbering sequence.

Answer 2

By dipping it in Kool Aid. If it turns yellow, then it's a misprint, because of the "proof ink" used. See below link.