Series 2013B VF25/VF20 Matched Pair SELLS for Record $3,750 at Auction
A confirmed Series 2013B $1 duplicate serial number matched pair has realized a final hammer price of $3,750.00 at public auction, establishing a new record high benchmark for this grade tier and further defining current paper money value levels for authenticated matched pairs.
Auction Summary
| Serial Number | B08294641 |
|---|---|
| Certified Grades | PCGS VF25/VF20 |
| Auction Date | March 29, 2026 |
| Final Hammer Price | $3,750.00 |
| Auction House | GreatCollections |
Market Context
Prior comparable sales of similarly graded matched pairs have ranged between $1,550.33 and $3,111.11, making this record result statistically significant within the current market for Series 2013B duplicate serial number star notes in the graded currency market.
This outcome contributes to the evolving understanding of banknote value and demonstrates sustained collector demand for authenticated serial number error pairs verified through Project 2013B’s public registry.
Analytical Commentary
While individual matched pairs vary based on condition, eye appeal, and certification outcomes, this result reinforces the importance of professional grading (such as PCGS grading or PMG certification) when establishing transparent currency appraisal benchmarks.
Notably, the hammer price represents:
- A new record price within its grade tier of VF25/VF20
- Sold at a higher price than pairs that graded VF25/VF25 and VF30/VF15 (17 auctions)
- Ranked 19th out of 83 recorded auction results.
- Confirmation of sustained market strength
- A documented public benchmark for future valuation comparisons
Registry Documentation
This matched pair remains permanently documented within Project 2013B’s confirmed matched pair registry , preserving its status as a verified serial number error pair within the ongoing public documentation and research of Series 2013B matched pairs.
Conclusion
As more matched pairs surface in the marketplace, documented results such as this help establish clearer, transparent ranges for collectors assessing misprinted banknotes, duplicate serial number errors, and authenticated matched pair opportunities, while also contributing to broader insights into collectible paper money prices and current market value.