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Pillar of the Community
United States
1285 Posts |
I've had this note in my collection for many years and finally just had to ask about the 'nearly invisible' serial number. The scan doesn't do justice but there is FAINT red ink where the serial number should be. Question is how do I tell if it's legitimate underinking or chicanery by someone trying to create an error? Thanks. ==  ==  ==  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4963 Posts |
Huh. I doubt this is underinking, as it appears faded. I think your other idea may be correct.
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Bedrock of the Community
Canada
21640 Posts |
Looks like it's been chemically removed.
No way this would have been done at CBN Co.
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
1285 Posts |
 The note just didn't make sense to me; oh well for a total cost of $1 (US) I'll keep it as a conversation piece. Thanks for the replies. |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
2632 Posts |
My first impression was to agree, as I've seen ink removed from other bills.
But I have to wonder what method was used to remove the ink evenly and with zero trace of smudging or disturbance to any of the surrounding areas even under heavy magnification.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
3234 Posts |
Can't they use laser light to treat skin and bleach out marks or tattoos.
Maybe someone tried that here..Maybe some colours when using laser light respond better than other colours and I'm thinking that red responds well to laser light..
Just a guess on my part..
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1285 Posts |
Well, I've had it for over 20 years so just wasn't sure what techniques could have been used. Another question for the ages and future generations. I'd send it to a TPG and maybe they would reject it and tell me why but that's too many $$$ for what looks to probably be a non-CBNCo issue. I do appreciate all the opinions and insights. Reckon I'll just be confused.  |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
2632 Posts |
The other thing I thought of..
Silly putty in the 1960s used to be great at removing the inks of the day. Maybe it didnt work to good on bills except for the serial numbers.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
5324 Posts |
Save your money on a TPG, this note is altered worth about a dollar Edited by john100
10/23/2015 3:29 pm
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
2845 Posts |
Different things can happen when an old bill got washed in the laundry, especially if the water contained a lot of bleach. If the bill appears limp and flimsy, that's quite possibly why the serial number is missing.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4963 Posts |
It doesn't really look like it went through the wash, but I suppose it's possible.
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New Member
Canada
44 Posts |
i don't think it was removed, the wavy lines underneath look like they weren't touched. like pennyman said "no smudging or disturbance" it is a funky one for sure
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1285 Posts |
As pennyman07 said: " Silly putty in the 1960s used to be great at removing the inks of the day. Maybe it didnt work to good on bills except for the serial numbers." Now if I can find some I may try it on an OLD bill. My young 'uns loved that stuff.  |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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You can still see traces of the numbers, no doubt they were bleached or something
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New Member
Canada
44 Posts |
i don't think it was silly putty, you can see the even wavy lines under the seven and in the middle of the next number.  i think john100 has is, "Or somethink" |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4963 Posts |
How many digits is the SN supposed to have? It looks like 1240471.
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Posted 10/23/2015 08:19 am
