$20 Binary digits note

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Hi all,

I have a $20 bill numbered ALV3883833.  It has 3 vertical creases but is otherwise crisp.  Is this thing worth any more than face value? 

Thanks

You might be able to find someone who would be willing to pay more than face for this note, but in general, "binary" notes such as yours (not radars, repeaters, etc.) in circulated condition are not worth more than face.

Thanks actuary, I appreciate it.

I thought the term binary meant only 0's and 1's in the serial number... example

0000001
0000010
0000011
0000100
0000101
0000110
0000111
0001000
0001001
0001010
etc

What is a binary?

I thought the term binary meant only 0's and 1's in the serial number... example

0000001
0000010
0000011
0000100
0000101
0000110
0000111
0001000
0001001
0001010
etc

I do believe you are correct eyevet.

Binary is numeral system comprising of only 2 symbols - for the most part 1's and 0's. It is essentially computer language-code language.

Like Eyevet pointed out 0001001 would be a binary serial number.

Whereas, 1011101 would be a 2 digit binary radar.

I forgot to mention. The note you have 3883833 is a 2 digit serial number and in my opinion is not worth holding onto in any condition other than Au or Unc. I have several 2 digit notes in Unc which I find are tough selling unless another collector has a match.

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The technical definition of "binary," as provided by Wikipedia, is "composed of two parts or two pieces. It contrasts with Unary, Ternary, Quaternary, and so on." Dictionary.com refers to binary as "consisting of, indicating, or involving two."

I believe you are confusing the simple term "binary" with the "binary number system", which, in its most common form, uses only ones and zeros to form numbers.

Technically speaking, a binary serial number is equivalent to a two-digit serial number, as it consists of two separate digits. These two digits can be any digit spanning 0 through 9, thus meaning that even 3883833 would be a "binary serial number."

Binary serial numbers containing only zeros and ones may be considered a subtype of all binary serial numbers, and I can see how they are somewhat more attractive as they are in the much more commonly seen format of binary numbers.

I thought the term binary meant only 0's and 1's in the serial number... example

0000001
0000010
0000011
0000100
0000101
0000110
0000111
0001000
0001001
0001010
etc

Binary means both:
 1s and 0s only,
also
any two digits in combination. 3833888 for example. If you look up the dictionary meaning, you will find that. However, in computer terms, using binary math, includes only 0s and 1s.   Simply just work it out with your trading partner. 0 and 1 notes are much more popular.

Have a great day everyone!

Thanks!