5 of a Kind Notes
Five identical digits in an 8-digit serial — common enough to find in a lifetime of looking, rare enough to be worth keeping.
A 5 of a Kind note contains five identical digits in its 8-digit serial number, with the remaining three positions occupied by other digits. Example: 11111234 (five 1s). These are more attainable than higher N-of-a-Kind tiers but still represent a meaningful find.
Rarity
Five of a Kind notes occur roughly 1 in 500 in any print run, making them the most common of the formally recognized "of a Kind" tiers. This means a dedicated collector who looks at 500–1,000 notes can reasonably expect to find one. Many people have stumbled across them in everyday change without realizing they had anything special.
Value
Five of a Kind notes in circulated condition typically carry a modest premium: $3–$15 face value premium, with uncirculated examples fetching $15–$75 depending on denomination. Higher denominations (especially $50 and $100 notes) with 5 of a Kind serials command the highest premiums because those denominations are larger base values and the serial is more impressive against a high-value note.
Collecting Strategy
Because 5 of a Kind notes are findable in everyday commerce, many collectors start here before working up to rarer tiers. The key is developing the habit of checking serial numbers — glancing at every bill that passes through your hands for repeating patterns. A 5 of a Kind found in change at face value is a genuine score compared to buying one from a dealer at a premium.
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7 of a Kind Notes
Seven identical digits in a row — the second rarest "of a Kind" category, just one digit away from the legendary Solid.
6 of a Kind Notes (Near Solids)
Six identical digits in an 8-digit serial — also called a "near solid," these are highly sought-after by collectors who can't find a true Solid.
4 of a Kind Notes
Four identical digits in an 8-digit serial — a stepping-stone category that rewards habitual serial-number checkers.