VF25/F15 Certified Series 2013B Matched Pair Establishes New Public Auction Benchmark
A confirmed Series 2013B $1 duplicate serial number matched pair has realized a final hammer price of $3,433.00 at public auction, establishing a new benchmark for this grade tier and further defining current paper money value levels for authenticated matched pairs. This auction is believed to represent the first publicly documented sale of a matched pair certified in the specific grade combination of PCGS Very Fine 25 and Fine 15. Notably, the realized hammer price outperformed 9 of the 10 previously recorded public auction results for matched pairs graded at the slightly higher VF25/VF20 combination, highlighting unusually strong collector demand relative to condition expectations. The May 10 auction also establishes the first meaningful public benchmark reference for the VF25/F15 grade tier, providing an important new valuation datapoint for future matched pair comparisons.
Auction Summary
| Serial Number | B09060000* |
|---|---|
| Certified Grades | PCGS VF25/F15 |
| Auction Date | May 10, 2026 |
| Final Hammer Price | $3,433.00 |
| Auction House | GreatCollections |
Market Context
Because no previously documented public auction records existed for a VF25/F15 certified matched pair, this sale effectively establishes the first meaningful market reference point for this specific grade combination within the Series 2013B duplicate serial number marketplace.
Despite one note carrying the lower Fine 15 designation, the realized hammer price exceeded the majority of previously recorded auction results for matched pairs certified at the slightly higher VF25/VF20 combination. The result suggests that collector demand, rarity, and authenticated provenance continue to outweigh relatively minor differences in circulated grade tiers when evaluating elite matched pairs.
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:
- Benchmark price for first matched pair graded VF25/F15
- 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.
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