Currency Error Market Value
Analysis of 5,926 eBay listings for currency error notes.
What you'll usually pay
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👉 In short easy summary
The highest value is found in PCGS Currency certified notes (+63%) and high grades like 66 (+82%). Conversely, uncertified and ungraded notes show a significant decrease in value (-36%).
💚 Best value for your money
Price by denomination
Why? Value varies by note type, with $20 notes at 240 and $2 notes at 100.
Price by certification
Why? Professional grading adds significant premiums, ranging from 175 for uncertified to 448.9 for PCGS Currency.
Price by grade
Why? Higher numeric grades command a premium, with grade 66 at 500 compared to ungraded at 175.
Price by circulated/uncirculated
Why? Uncirculated notes hold a higher median of 349.29 compared to circulated notes at 200.
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Common questions
What is the median price for a currency error note?
The market median price is 275.
How does professional certification affect the price?
PMG certified notes have a median of 367, while uncertified notes have a median of 175.
What is the price difference between circulated and uncirculated error notes?
Uncirculated notes have a median of 349.29, while circulated notes have a median of 200.
How we got these numbers
Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $27–$850, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked July 16, 2026.