2017 A $1 Bill With Binary 81181888 Serial Number Excellent Condition

Interesting binary serial number but IMO that note has seen extensive wear and folds and would not be considered even close to 'excellent condition'.

The experts here (they will belong shortly) will weigh in but I recall the general sense is the 'coolness factor' calculator is helpful to attract newer collectors but not really of much use to determine a notes value.

If you like it keep it. Just know it is not a valuable numismatic item.

Doesn't cost much to hang on to it, but I doubt there's much if any premium here. Spender for me.

Ignore the coolness index for determining value, and instead just learn what types of fancy serial numbers have value to others and what to look for. Heres just a few of them to get you started but there are others. https://www.coolserialnumbers.com/F...Numbers.aspx

What you have first is a 'binary' note. This means it has two digits 8+1 only. A true binary note is where the serial numbers can only contain 1s and 0s and true binary's tend to be more valuable. Condition also always plays a factor ultimately in determining value. Nowadays, binary serial numbers have been extended to many types, and if the serial numbers consist of two different digits like yours then they are also called binary but have a lower value than a true binary. These will tend to sell more to casual collectors on places like ebay for a few dollars over face value even in circulated condition. You can check ebay sold listings for value (not what it listed but unsold) as they are regularly sold there so doesn't require lots of research.. The note also has 5 of a kind 8's which may appeal again to some casual collectors. Typically a 7 or 8 of a kind is where serious collectors get interested in them.

I made a post about different types of collectors and 5 of a kind here: http://goccf.com/t/439875#3788062

I like it to collect from the wild. Nice find.

After reading the title to this thread, and then opening it to view the OP's note, I've come to the conclusion that the OP and myself have completely different interpretations of the word "excellent".

I didn't see a laughing emoji after this, and I'm hoping you're joking.

There are a lot of casual collectors and those who are just getting into it on places such as ebay and Etsy who will buy something they happen to find interesting on impulse such as cool/interesting serial numbers... typically when something is $20 or less. People can collect whatever they want and not everyone cares about the values. You may be able to resell some to other casual collectors later but typically not to dealers or serious currency/fancy serial number collectors so just keep that in mind if considering later value rather than just something cool you found and decided to keep for a interesting personal collection.

Condition always plays a role with more serious currency/fancy serial number collectors where a note that is uncirculated may greatly increase the value over a circulated one and make more collectors interested in it for their personal collection. Same for currency and coins, thats why there are third party grading companies. A coin might be worth only its face value as well when circulated but a few might be worth thousands if in the very top condition of all the same coins out there graded.




The coolness rating does not mean it holds value above face and you have to look a bit further as to which ones might hold added value. Here are just a few that usually may be worth looking into when you find them:
https://www.coolserialnumbers.com/F...Numbers.aspx
https://www.pmgnotes.com/news/artic...On-Currency/