One Tiny Printing Error $1 Bill Made a Homeowner $200,000 – This Rare Bill Is Still in Circulation Today

Scattered among clickbait and coin legends on the blog “Northwest Grizzly Football” (ironically a site with no actual connection to football!) lies a hidden gem: the story of a modern rarity—a Series 2013 $1 bill with a miniature but valuable printing error. Here’s the full scoop:


The Error That Made Headlines

A lucky homeowner discovered a Series 2013 $1 bill with a rare anomaly: its serial number matched another bill printed elsewhere. The key? One was from the Fort Worth (FW) facility, and the other from Washington, D.C., both bearing the same serial number—a printing impossibility typically caught early. In this case, the oversight remained until dozens of these notes were already in circulation Times OF USA.


Why It’s Worth $200,000

Pairs of these mismatched bills, when uncirculated and correctly matched, have fetched up to $200,000 in private sales. Collectors prize the rarity of duplicate serials from different mints, and owning both halves of the pair is the holy grail Times OF USA.


Identifying the Rare Note

To see if you’ve found one:

  • It must be Series 2013
  • The serial number should be listed among known duplicates
  • One must feature the “FW” mint mark (Fort Worth), the other not
  • Bills must be in clean, unbent condition to maximize value.

Still in Circulation

Unsurprisingly, many of these error bills went unnoticed—as small bills usually do. According to coin and note lore on the site, hundreds remain unaccounted for and could still be tucked away in wallets, registers, or jars across the country Times OF USA.


What to Do If You Think You Found One

  1. Inspect carefully for the serial number and “FW” mint mark
  2. Compare to documented lists of known duplicates
  3. Protect the note—don’t fold or damage it
  4. Get it authenticated by experts (like PMG) or a certified currency dealer

Final Thoughts

This story shows how a simple print error can turn a common $1 bill into a collector’s dream worth a fortune. And while the blog masks itself under a quirky domain name, the value of this rare currency is very real.

So next time you get a dollar, take a closer look. That plain note could be the start of a $200,000 conversation.

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