How much is a repeater serial worth?

A circulated $1 repeater typically brings about $10 to $25, while super repeaters, uncirculated notes, higher denominations, and star notes can reach the tens or low hundreds. Value depends on rarity and demand.

What is a super repeater?

A super repeater repeats a single two-digit pair four times across the serial, such as 27272727. It is rarer than a standard repeater and worth a higher premium.

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Repeater Notes: What's a Repeater Serial Number Worth?

Q: What is a repeater note?

A repeater note has a serial number that repeats a block of digits. The most common form is two identical four-digit halves, such as 12341234. A super repeater repeats a two-digit pair four times, like 27272727.

A Follow the Money guide · Updated June 2026

A repeater note repeats the same block of digits across its serial number. The classic form splits the eight digits into two halves that match — 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 — so the second half is a carbon copy of the first. They're a collector favorite because the pattern is obvious and the odds are slim.

What counts as a repeater

The standard repeater is two matching four-digit halves: 5 9 0 2 5 9 0 2. A super repeater repeats a single two-digit pair four times — 2 7 2 7 2 7 2 7 — and is rarer and more valuable. Some collectors also count a repeated single digit, but that overlaps with the solid serial category.

Why repeaters are popular

Repeaters sit in the sweet spot of fancy serials: distinctive enough to catch the eye, rare enough to feel like a find, but common enough that you actually run across them. A repeater that is also a binary or a radar stacks categories and climbs in value.

What is a repeater note worth?

A circulated $1 repeater commonly sells for a modest premium of roughly $10–$25. Super repeaters, uncirculated notes, higher denominations, and repeater star notes push into the tens to low hundreds. The exact figure always depends on the print run and how badly a buyer wants that specific pattern.

How to check your bill

Paste the serial into the free Bill Value Checker to find out instantly whether you've got a repeater, super repeater, or another collectible pattern, with a rough value range. The Follow the Money app flags repeaters automatically on every bill you scan.

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This guide is for general education and isn't an appraisal — values vary with the market and a note's exact condition. For a second opinion, post a clear photo to r/papermoney or consult a professional grader.

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