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New2this13 New Member United States 8 Posts	Posted 05/31/2026 7:51 pm * Moved by Staff to a more appropriate forum. * Hello all. I came across this Washington dollar bill. I noticed that in the image of Washington. There appears to be white smudges or maybe smears of something. I was wondering if you all could give me your thought on what it might be. Thank you in advance and stay blessed Report this Post to the Staff

JimmyD Bedrock of the Community Canada 21580 Posts	Posted 05/31/2026 8:49 pm I would have preferred to see a photo of each side instead of two of the front. With damage, unlike an error, it is hard to say exactly the cause. It is possible that it is caused by something rubbing the surface or by wear. It is still worth a dollar though. Report this Post to the Staff
Marv65 Bedrock of the Community United States 10470 Posts	Posted 05/31/2026 9:43 pm Looks just to be some excess wear. Maybe ran through a washing machine cycle? Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 73561 Posts	Posted 05/31/2026 10:15 pm I agree. Looks like a lightly circulated dollar bill. Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
jack jeckel Pillar of the Community United States 5195 Posts	Posted 05/31/2026 11:14 pm Almost a RADAR note. For $1 I would keep it. That said, WRONG SUB. Report this Post to the Staff
Greasy Fingers Pillar of the Community United States 6987 Posts	Posted 05/31/2026 11:24 pm Looks pretty crisp, I wonder if someone ironed it before spending. When I was a kid, I would iron my bills.... Report this Post to the Staff
Vector Ze Valued Member United States 450 Posts	Posted 06/01/2026 12:05 am I've accidentally run bills through the wash and had them come out looking similar to this. You might wonder how it is that they don't disintegrate like ordinary paper usually does. US Notes are printed on paper that is not a wood product, it is composed of 25% linen and 75% cotton. Greasy Fingers, did you also iron jeans and underwear? :^p Report this Post to the Staff
Greasy Fingers Pillar of the Community United States 6987 Posts	Posted 06/01/2026 8:34 pm Quote: Greasy Fingers, did you also iron jeans and underwear? Well You called it, I can't lie, yes and only when I was 100% sure they'd be needed to be. Report this Post to the Staff
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