Some $5 bills in Michigan could be worth a fortune

Have you ever taken a close look at the serial numbers on your cash? Maybe it’s time to start, because some $5 bills can be worth thousands!

It’s not uncommon to hear a story or two about your cash being worth a little more than you’d expect. Not long ago, there was a real quarter craze when a report brought to light that U.S. Mint State Quarters minted from 1999 to 2008 were worth a little more than they originally were, some as much as $55 a piece. Now it’s the five-dollar bill’s turn to take the spotlight.

According to GOBankingRates, certain $5 bills with unique serial numbers are highly sought after by collectors and could net you a small fortune. So what makes these $5 bills in circulation around the country and in Michigan so special? Not the year, but the numbers.

Serial numbers matter. Banknotes with “solid” serial numbers, where all eight digits are identical, are extremely rare. For example, according to GOBankingRates, a banknote with the serial number “G88888888A” or “B55555555C” can fetch a high price from collectors. Since only about one in 11 million banknotes has a solid serial number, that five dollars could be worth a significant amount.

If you find one, you may have a valuable piece of money on your hands. If you are lucky enough to spot a $5 bill with a unique serial number, consider having it appraised by a professional money dealer or collector. They can give you an accurate valuation and help you find the best way to sell it.

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If you’re wondering if it’s worth the search, a $5 bill with a unique serial number sold for over $2,400 at a Heritage auction in 2008. Don’t let your next $5 bill pass without taking a second look. Check those serial numbers and you could discover a hidden treasure. A little attention to detail could turn your ordinary cash into an extraordinary windfall!