US $5 1963 Fr#1536★ Legal Tender Star Note PCGS 64 Very Choice New PPQ

• Country: United States
• Denomination: $5 USD
• Series: 1963
• Catalog Reference: Fr#1536★
• Type: Legal Tender Note (United States Note)
• Signatures: Granahan & Dillon
• Serial Number: 03065248★A
• Certification: PCGS 80597997
• Grade: Very Choice New 64PPQ
• Seal Color: Red
• Portrait: Abraham Lincoln
• Printer: Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP)

A beautifully preserved 1963 $5 Legal Tender Star Note, cataloged as Fr#1536★, certified PCGS Very Choice New 64PPQ. Featuring the distinctive red Treasury seal and serial number 03065248★A, this replacement note was printed to substitute for an error or damaged note during production — making it scarcer than standard issues.

With vibrant red overprint, bold engraving, and bright white paper, this note represents one of the final issues of the U.S. red seal Legal Tender Notes. The Premium Paper Quality (PPQ) designation guarantees full originality, crisp embossing, and strong visual appeal.

A highly desirable piece for collectors of U.S. star notes, red seal issues, or small-size Legal Tender Notes, this note captures both historic charm and collectible scarcity.

Background Information

The Series 1963 $5 Legal Tender Notes marked the last era of United States Notes with the iconic red Treasury seal before their replacement by modern Federal Reserve Notes.
Designated Fr#1536★, this issue bears the Granahan–Dillon signatures and showcases the portrait of Abraham Lincoln, a design that remained virtually unchanged for decades.

Star notes (identified by the ★ symbol) were printed in small replacement batches, making them much rarer than their regular-issue counterparts. High-grade certified examples with original paper surfaces are especially sought after by collectors today.