VF25/F15 Certified Series 2013B Matched Pair Establishes New Public Auction Benchmark
Result outperformed 9 of 10 auctions of higher graded VF25/VF20 pairs
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.
High-resolution scan showing the front of a Series 2013B star note pair
High-resolution scan showing reverse side of both notes showing alignment and print characteristics
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.
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.
This page documents a confirmed matched pair of Series 2013B $1 star notes,
including serial number, verification status, discovery locations, and
registry metadata maintained by Project 2013B. Confirmed by Project 2013B, a public registry tracking Series 2013B duplicate serial number star notes since 2021.
Series 2013B Matched Pair — Duplicate Serial Number B08793272*
A newly confirmed matched pair of 2013B $1 star notes has been added to the Project 2013B registry. Serial number B08793272* is now part of a confirmed matched pair list.
Confirmed Matched Pair: Side-by-side comparison of the duplicate Series 2013B $1 star note, serial number B08793272*.
Confirmed Match Details
Status:Confirmed
Series:2013B
Denomination:$1 Star Note
Federal Reserve District:New York (B)
Duplicate Serial Number:B08793272*
Friedberg Numbers:Fr. 3001-B* and Fr. 3002-B*
Confirmed Matches This Year:19
Total Project Confirmed Matches:232
All Known Matched Pairs:245
This confirmed matched pair represents a verified duplicate serial number
within the Series 2013B $1 star note print run. Documentation and validation
are maintained by Project 2013B.
Project 2013B reaches its 19th confirmed matched pair for this year
Co-Owner's Spotlight
One Star Note, printed in Fort Worth, was submitted by member kEoJo, who now has 12 serial number entries.
Its Washington DC-printed match was submitted by member aE1S, who has 68 entries.
Each co-owner of the matched pair is assigned a 5 character codename to ensure privacy.
The matching Fort Worth note was discovered in Lafayette, Indiana
"We most likely acquired it through a purchase in our coin shop here in Lafayette, IN - Smith's Coins " - member kEoJo
The matching DC note was discovered in Somewhere, USA
Market Value Context for Collectors
Based on three recent public auction results for Series 2013B matched pairs graded in ranges comparable to Project 2013B’s estimated condition of this pair, examples have realized hammer prices between $600 and $2,850. The newly confirmed pair discussed above is currently ungraded; Project 2013B’s grade assessment represents an educated estimate only, intended to provide context should the co-owners elect third-party grading by PCGS Banknote or PMG. Actual market value may vary depending on final certified grades, eye appeal, and auction conditions.
Recent auction results suggest that the market value of confirmed Series 2013B matched pairs—often classified as serial number errors—can vary significantly based on condition, professional PCGS or PMG grading, and overall paper money eye appeal.
Recent Auction Results for Comparable Matched Pairs
The confirmed pair discussed above is ungraded. The auction results below show how
broadly comparable matched pairs have performed across varying grade combinations.
Selected public auction results used for currency appraisal and paper money value comparison of confirmed Series 2013B matched pairs in comparable circulated condition.
Collectors evaluating whether to buy, sell, or submit a matched pair for grading often use recent auction prices as a benchmark.
Differences in hammer price largely reflect the lower of the two grades in each matched pair,
as collectors typically price pairs based on the weaker note.
Key Factors Influencing 2013B Value
Prices reflect public auction results only and are provided for historical reference.
Individual outcomes vary based on condition, eye appeal, grading, and market demand.
Grading: Notes certified by PMG or PCGS Banknote Grading command a premium over raw or ungraded pairs due to higher perceived paper money value.
Condition Floor: The market value of a matched pair is usually dictated by the lower-graded note in the set.
Provenance: Inclusion in the Project 2013B Registry adds a layer of verified authenticity that influences auction competitiveness.
Serial Number Errors: Confirmed duplicate serial numbers are a recognized form of serial number errors within U.S. paper money collecting.
Timing of sale and auction visibility
Error Classification: While not misprinted banknotes, matched pairs are often collected alongside other recognized U.S. currency error types.
Market prices fluctuate based on collector demand and availability. All values shown are historical references and should not be considered a formal currency appraisal.
For a complete breakdown of auction prices across grades and serial numbers,
see the full Matched Pair Auction Results page.
Potential Match — Verification Pending
Project 2013B maintains a separate reference page listing serial numbers associated with potential matched pairs where one or both co-owners have not yet responded to our email notification. These entries remain unconfirmed until photo verification is completed for both notes.
Collectors are encouraged to review this list to see whether a serial number they own appears. If your serial number is listed, you may be connected to a potential matched pair and your response could allow the pair to be officially confirmed and recorded in the Project 2013B registry.
If you believe you should have received a notification but do not see it in your inbox, please check your spam or junk mail folder. Project 2013B notifications are occasionally filtered by email providers.
The main website for Project 2013B • Short, simple, memorable
Conclusion
This newly confirmed matched pair adds another important data point to the growing Project 2013B registry.
With thousands of collectors participating and new discoveries happening regularly, every submitted serial
number helps strengthen the project. If you have 2013B star notes, consider submitting them today—you may
be holding the next confirmed match. Thank you to all contributors who continue to support the project.
Welcome to Project 2013B's
Amazon Storefront
,
where collectors and hobbyists alike can find everything they need to fuel their passion for coins and
paper money. Here you’ll discover a carefully curated selection of supplies, books, and tools designed
to help you preserve, study, and enjoy your collection — whether you’re a seasoned numismatist or just
beginning to explore the world of currency.
Disclaimer: Some of the links to the products you can buy on this website are affiliate
links where I'll earn a small commission if you make a purchase at no additional cost to you.
This page documents a confirmed matched pair of Series 2013B $1 star notes,
including serial number, verification status, discovery locations, and
registry metadata maintained by Project 2013B. Confirmed by Project 2013B, a public registry tracking Series 2013B duplicate serial number star notes since 2021.
Series 2013B Matched Pair — Duplicate Serial Number B03946609*
A newly confirmed matched pair of 2013B $1 star notes has been added to the Project 2013B registry. Serial number B03946609* is now part of a confirmed matched pair list.
Confirmed Matched Pair: Side-by-side comparison of the duplicate Series 2013B $1 star note, serial number B03946609*.
Confirmed Match details
Status:Confirmed
Series:2013B
Denomination:$1 Star Note
Federal Reserve District:New York (B)
Duplicate Serial Number:B03946609*
Friedberg Numbers:Fr. 3001-B* and Fr. 3002-B*
Confirmed Matches This Year:18
Total Project Confirmed Matches:231
All Known Matched Pairs:244
This confirmed matched pair represents a verified duplicate serial number
within the Series 2013B $1 star note print run. Documentation and validation
are maintained by Project 2013B.
Project 2013B reaches its 18th confirmed matched pair for this year
Co-Owner's Spotlight
One Star Note, printed in Fort Worth, was submitted by member VF0ox, who now has 11 serial number entries.
Its Washington DC-printed match was submitted by member 6gHp, who has 15 entries.
Each co-owner of the matched pair is assigned a 5 character codename to ensure privacy.
The matching DC note was discovered in Somewhere, USA
""I bartended at the [*****] for many years and always kept the different bills and change iincluding star notes and
$2 bills. Looked them up a few years ago finding out they got double printed. I still collect when I find them out in the wild. I am the neighborhoods cat lady. I feed, trap and nueter my community feral cats. As well as take care of a few rescues of my own. Looking into this site today was a blessing. I'm glad I held on to them." " - member VF0ox
The matching Fort Worth note was discovered in Washington state by 4 cats and their human servant.
Market Value Context for Collectors
Based on three recent public auction results for Series 2013B matched pairs graded in ranges comparable to Project 2013B’s estimated condition of this pair, examples have realized hammer prices between $600 and $2,850. The newly confirmed pair discussed above is currently ungraded; Project 2013B’s grade assessment represents an educated estimate only, intended to provide context should the co-owners elect third-party grading by PCGS Banknote or PMG. Actual market value may vary depending on final certified grades, eye appeal, and auction conditions.
Recent auction results suggest that the market value of confirmed Series 2013B matched pairs—often classified as serial number errors—can vary significantly based on condition, professional PCGS or PMG grading, and overall paper money eye appeal.
Recent Auction Results for Comparable Matched Pairs
The confirmed pair discussed above is ungraded. The auction results below show how
broadly comparable matched pairs have performed across varying grade combinations.
Selected public auction results used for currency appraisal and paper money value comparison of confirmed Series 2013B matched pairs in comparable circulated condition.
Collectors evaluating whether to buy, sell, or submit a matched pair for grading often use recent auction prices as a benchmark.
Unfortunately, some combination of grades have never gone to auction, while other grade combinations have only one auction result (and possibly from several years ago). This is the case for a pair where the banknotes were graded VF30 and F15 respectively.
Differences in hammer price largely reflect the lower of the two grades in each matched pair,
as collectors typically price pairs based on the weaker note.
Key Factors Influencing 2013B Value
Prices reflect public auction results only and are provided for historical reference.
Individual outcomes vary based on condition, eye appeal, grading, and market demand.
Grading: Notes certified by PMG or PCGS Banknote Grading command a premium over raw or ungraded pairs due to higher perceived paper money value.
Condition Floor: The market value of a matched pair is usually dictated by the lower-graded note in the set.
Provenance: Inclusion in the Project 2013B Registry adds a layer of verified authenticity that influences auction competitiveness.
Serial Number Errors: Confirmed duplicate serial numbers are a recognized form of serial number errors within U.S. paper money collecting.
Timing of sale and auction visibility
Error Classification: While not misprinted banknotes, matched pairs are often collected alongside other recognized U.S. currency error types.
Market prices fluctuate based on collector demand and availability. All values shown are historical references and should not be considered a formal currency appraisal.
For a complete breakdown of auction prices across grades and serial numbers,
see the full Matched Pair Auction Results page.
Potential Match — Verification Pending
Project 2013B maintains a separate reference page listing serial numbers associated with potential matched pairs where one or both co-owners have not yet responded to our email notification. These entries remain unconfirmed until photo verification is completed for both notes.
Collectors are encouraged to review this list to see whether a serial number they own appears. If your serial number is listed, you may be connected to a potential matched pair and your response could allow the pair to be officially confirmed and recorded in the Project 2013B registry.
If you believe you should have received a notification but do not see it in your inbox, please check your spam or junk mail folder. Project 2013B notifications are occasionally filtered by email providers.
The main website for Project 2013B • Short, simple, memorable
Conclusion
This newly confirmed matched pair adds another important data point to the growing Project 2013B registry.
With thousands of collectors participating and new discoveries happening regularly, every submitted serial
number helps strengthen the project. If you have 2013B star notes, consider submitting them today—you may
be holding the next confirmed match. Thank you to all contributors who continue to support the project.
Welcome to Project 2013B's
Amazon Storefront
,
where collectors and hobbyists alike can find everything they need to fuel their passion for coins and
paper money. Here you’ll discover a carefully curated selection of supplies, books, and tools designed
to help you preserve, study, and enjoy your collection — whether you’re a seasoned numismatist or just
beginning to explore the world of currency.
Disclaimer: Some of the links to the products you can buy on this website are affiliate
links where I'll earn a small commission if you make a purchase at no additional cost to you.
This page documents a confirmed matched pair of Series 2013B $1 star notes,
including serial number, verification status, discovery locations, and
registry metadata maintained by Project 2013B. Confirmed by Project 2013B, a public registry tracking Series 2013B duplicate serial number star notes since 2021.
Series 2013B Matched Pair — Duplicate Serial Number B07209867*
A newly confirmed matched pair of 2013B $1 star notes has been added to the Project 2013B registry. Serial number B07209867* is now part of a confirmed matched pair list.
Confirmed Matched Pair: Side-by-side comparison of the duplicate Series 2013B $1 star note, serial number B07209867*.
Confirmed Match Details
Status:Confirmed
Series:2013B
Denomination:$1 Star Note
Federal Reserve District:New York (B)
Duplicate Serial Number:B07209867*
Friedberg Numbers:Fr. 3001-B* and Fr. 3002-B*
Confirmed Matches This Year:17
Total Project Confirmed Matches:230
All Known Matched Pairs:243
This confirmed matched pair represents a verified duplicate serial number
within the Series 2013B $1 star note print run. Documentation and validation
are maintained by Project 2013B.
Project 2013B reaches its 17th confirmed matched pair for this year
Co-Owner's Spotlight
One Star Note, printed in Fort Worth, was submitted by member O1rLC , who now has 4 serial number entries.
Its Washington DC-printed match was submitted by member 2z1uQ, who has 23 entries.
Each co-owner of the matched pair is assigned a 5 character codename to ensure privacy.
One note from the pair was discovered in Washington State
"Admin: This member submitted their serial number by letter mail to the Zegers/Winograd project, going back as far as 2017. The Zegers/Winograd project ended in 2021, but Mr. Winograd was able to make contact with the member who submitted this serial number back in 2020. " - member O1rLC
One note from the pair was discovered in Mexico City, Mexico.
Market Value Context for Collectors
Based on three recent public auction results for Series 2013B matched pairs graded in ranges comparable to Project 2013B’s estimated condition of this pair, examples have realized hammer prices between $600 and $2,811. The newly confirmed pair discussed above is currently ungraded; Project 2013B’s grade assessment represents an educated estimate only, intended to provide context should the co-owners elect third-party grading by PCGS Banknote or PMG. Actual market value may vary depending on final certified grades, eye appeal, and auction conditions.
Recent auction results suggest that the market value of confirmed Series 2013B matched pairs—often classified as serial number errors—can vary significantly based on condition, professional PCGS or PMG grading, and overall paper money eye appeal.
Recent Auction Results for Comparable Matched Pairs
The confirmed pair discussed above is ungraded. The auction results below show how
broadly comparable matched pairs have performed across varying grade combinations.
Selected public auction results used for currency appraisal and paper money value comparison of confirmed Series 2013B matched pairs in comparable circulated condition.
Collectors evaluating whether to buy, sell, or submit a matched pair for grading often use recent auction prices as a benchmark.
Unfortunately, some combination of grades have never gone to auction, while other grade combinations have only one auction result (and possibly from several years ago).
Differences in hammer price largely reflect the lower of the two grades in each matched pair,
as collectors typically price pairs based on the weaker note.
Key Factors Influencing 2013B Value
Prices reflect public auction results only and are provided for historical reference.
Individual outcomes vary based on condition, eye appeal, grading, and market demand.
Grading: Notes certified by PMG or PCGS Banknote Grading command a premium over raw or ungraded pairs due to higher perceived paper money value.
Condition Floor: The market value of a matched pair is usually dictated by the lower-graded note in the set.
Provenance: Inclusion in the Project 2013B Registry adds a layer of verified authenticity that influences auction competitiveness.
Serial Number Errors: Confirmed duplicate serial numbers are a recognized form of serial number errors within U.S. paper money collecting.
Timing of sale and auction visibility
Error Classification: While not misprinted banknotes, matched pairs are often collected alongside other recognized U.S. currency error types.
Market prices fluctuate based on collector demand and availability. All values shown are historical references and should not be considered a formal currency appraisal.
For a complete breakdown of auction prices across grades and serial numbers,
see the full Matched Pair Auction Results page.
Potential Match — Verification Pending
Project 2013B maintains a separate reference page listing serial numbers associated with potential matched pairs where one or both co-owners have not yet responded to our email notification. These entries remain unconfirmed until photo verification is completed for both notes.
Collectors are encouraged to review this list to see whether a serial number they own appears. If your serial number is listed, you may be connected to a potential matched pair and your response could allow the pair to be officially confirmed and recorded in the Project 2013B registry.
If you believe you should have received a notification but do not see it in your inbox, please check your spam or junk mail folder. Project 2013B notifications are occasionally filtered by email providers.
The main website for Project 2013B • Short, simple, memorable
Conclusion
This newly confirmed matched pair adds another important data point to the growing Project 2013B registry.
With thousands of collectors participating and new discoveries happening regularly, every submitted serial
number helps strengthen the project. If you have 2013B star notes, consider submitting them today—you may
be holding the next confirmed match. Thank you to all contributors who continue to support the project.
Welcome to Project 2013B's
Amazon Storefront
,
where collectors and hobbyists alike can find everything they need to fuel their passion for coins and
paper money. Here you’ll discover a carefully curated selection of supplies, books, and tools designed
to help you preserve, study, and enjoy your collection — whether you’re a seasoned numismatist or just
beginning to explore the world of currency.
Disclaimer: Some of the links to the products you can buy on this website are affiliate
links where I'll earn a small commission if you make a purchase at no additional cost to you.
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