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New Member
United States
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I am new to collecting currency and have been trying to learn as much as I can. Recently I came across a 2013 $20 that has a heavily over-inked serial number. Bottom bill in the pic. is for reference of a "normal" inking on serial #. The inking is so heavy you can see small amounts of it through the back of the bill. I have searched on ebay and haven't been able to find anything similar. Is this a common error? is it even considered an error? I have seen a few bills with 1 over-inked number but none like this. Does it add any value? I look forward to participating on the forums!   |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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No I don't believe it is plus I see you have found yourself a Star note! The notes are nice but not in pristine condition. All star notes are good to save except those that are really in bad shape: of course it depends on the rareness of the note itself.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Oh yes  to CCF and Happy New Year! |
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Bedrock of the Community
 United States
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I wouldn't put much of a premium (if any) on that note just based on its condition. Same for the star note, but they're both pretty cool. Good luck in your hunt and hope to see you around. |
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Rest in Peace
United States
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Is that ink green or black? It looks like they used the wrong ink -- not saying that's the case or that it's a genuine error.
It may not be possible for them to use the wrong ink.
It is probably the result of poor ink quality or some minor adjustment needed in the ink delivery system.
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New Member
 United States
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Thanks for all the replies! I figured it wouldn't add much of a premium if any. I handle a lot of money at work (work at a bank) and have not seen any other bills with this much over-inking. Quote:
Is that ink green or black? It looks like they used the wrong ink -- not saying that's the case or that it's a genuine error.
@Buddy - The ink is a very dark green. At first glance I thought someone may have drawn on extra around each character, but once I looked at it closer I think it is genuine over-inking. Star notes were they very first "rare" thing I learned to look for on money. I have been fortunate and have been able to find a lot of stars, none that are really rare/old/valuable. But still cool to find them. Once I started looking for those I was hooked and have been trying to learn more about US currency. Actually got kind of lucky and picked up 3 straps of brand new uncirculated $1 star notes still in the BEP strap for face value so I was happy to find that. Unfortunately they where all from a 3.2 million run. Thanks for all of the welcomes to the forum and I look forward to learning from everyone and participating!  |
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Rest in Peace
United States
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Have you looked up 'Fancy Serial Numbers'? You might srill find a note in that star bundle that has a premium value.
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New Member
United States
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Have you looked up 'Fancy Serial Numbers'? You might srill find a note in that star bundle that has a premium value I have looked up fancy serial numbers, but honestly have a hard time determining what would be valuable vs. what wouldn't. I know the obvious ones (ex. 11111111, 12345678 etc.). Some of the other types I get confused on. I just need to sort through more money and read & research more to see. I saw some uncirculated straps of similar star notes going for $150-$200 on ebay so I could make a little bit there. Will likely hold on to them for a while though as I start off my collection. When I get a chance I will look through the serial # ranges and see if there is anything good. Thanks for all the help and sharing of knowledge! |
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Rest in Peace
United States
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Good luck and happy hunting.  |
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