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The Global Insight

What does Series 2003 A mean on a dollar bill?

Author

Sarah Garza

Updated on February 13, 2026

On U.S. currency, the series refers to the year appearing on the front of a bill, indicating when the bill’s design was adopted. The printed series year does not indicate the year a bill was printed; instead it indicates the earliest year that bills of the same design were first made.

What is a 2003 $100 bill worth?

The 2003 series $100 star notes are worth around $265-275 in uncirculated condition with an MS 63 grade. The 2003A series $100 star notes are worth around $175 in uncirculated condition with an MS 63 grade.

How do I know if my $2 bill is worth money?

Look for the following symbols or patterns that can indicate a valuable 2-dollar bill:

  1. Palindromes – Also called “radar notes,” these serial numbers read the same whether you look at them backwards or forwards.
  2. Repeated numbers – If the serial number repeats, this is rare and more valuable.

How much is a $2 Canadian bill worth?

The Value of the $2 Bill Today Depending on the condition of the bill (nearly perfect or signs of wear and tear) the value can be between $3,000 to $15,000. In some cases, the max value for the $2 bill can be $20,000.

How much is a 2003 $1 worth?

Most 2003 series $1 bills are worth around $2 in uncirculated condition with an MS 63 grade. Most 2003A series $1 bills are worth around $2 in uncirculated condition with an MS 63 grade. Bills issued from the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis are worth around $22 in MS 63 uncirculated condition.

How can you tell if a 2003 $100 bill is real?

To see this, tilt the note and look at the bell in the “Inkwell” and the large numeral “100” in the lower right corner of the front of the note. They should shift color from copper to green as the note moves. The large “100” is particularly easy to see, and the change is dramatic.

What is a 2003 $5 bill worth?

Most 2003 series $5 star notes are worth around $35-40 in uncirculated condition with an MS 63 grade. Star notes issued from the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia are worth around $90 in uncirculated condition with an MS 63 grade.

How much is a 1999 $100 bill worth?

$100 Notes

SeriesSealUnc
1999Green$100
2001Green$100
2003Green$100
2003AGreen$100