“A dollar saved is a dollar earned” is a proverb that most people are familiar with. However, did you realize that some $1 bills can fetch hundreds or even thousands of dollars? Coins are frequently sought after by collectors, but paper money with odd serial numbers can be equally valuable.
Each U.S. dollar note has a serial number that is eight digits long. The majority are commonplace, but collectors are drawn to uncommon patterns. Unusual sequences are occasionally eliminated by the Bureau of Engraving & Printing, so those that survive are highly valued.