Misaligned $1 Bills Consecutive Serial Numbers

Actually that would devaluate the bills as collectors like their bills well centered.
The only way there would be a premium is if they were off enough where part of the
next bill was showing. Consecutive numbers on modern bills adds no value.

Very cool find! If its just a minor misalignment, such as the whole design is still visible and just the border is very thin on one of more edges either vertically or horizontally, then I believe its only worth a couple dollars over face value from what I've learned so far. If it's a major misalignment, such that one side appears normal and the other side is so misaligned that the design from an adjacent note is visible or parts of the design are missing -- then it can be worth quite a bit.

Also note that in a true printing misalignment, only one side or the serials and seal would be off while if both sides are off its a cutting error. I agree that consecutive numbers normally dont add value on its own most of the time, but when there is a error such as this it can add to the desirability since several bills share the same error.

Coinfrog said...


Wait. This confused me. Did you start talking to someone about a piece of paper money, or did you start talking to a piece of paper money? And... Held up as in delayed or held up as in 'Gimme that piece of paper money!'

Don't leave us hanging! Inquiring minds want to know!

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