Iraq 250 Dinars 2002 Saddam Hussein Banknotes

Hello All,

Recently I acquired 10 AUNC bundles of Iraq 250 Dinars 2002 (100% original - comes with Watermark & Security Thread) Issue which as most know were made with low printing quality (which explains the multiple shade varieties existing).

The Standard Catalog Pick number is 88. All notes of this particular Pick number comes with a 4 Digit Prefix which I found in all the notes from these 10 bundles, except 1 particular note.

The Prefix Number in question is Prefix Number 0161. I found 1 note of Prefix Number 0161 where the Prefix number is printed as 161 (#1633;#1638;#1633;) instead of 0161 (#1632;#1633;#1638;#1633;). Now many might argue that maybe this particular Prefix Number (161) might have been printed as a 3 digit Prefix Number only. But as fate would have wanted, I found another note from this same Prefix Number where the Prefix Number is correctly printed as 0161 (#1632;#1633;#1638;#1633;).

I have shared images of both the notes for everyone's views as well as comment. Could this 3 digit Prefix Number be considered as an Error? These 250 Dinars 2002 notes of Iraq in AUNC condition vary between US$ 0.25 to 0.50 in bulk lots. So, considering the low value of these notes, I don't think anyone would have tried tampering with these notes. Plus, there are no signs of tamper also.

Awaiting your valuable feedback, and any explanation as to the cause of this anomaly.

Thanks & Regards,

Shabz