1988A $5 Has Anyone Seen Something Like This?

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newbieK New Member United States 32 Posts	Posted 04/15/2024 01:31 am I found this in a box that's been sitting untouched since at least 1990. I took it to a coin show, and while it garnered much interest, they said it would only be worth about $35 on the open market. It's been circulated, folded and has some wear-n-tear, but in good shape for the most part. It is 1988A series with nothing notable on the face, but the back has this ink stain. The people at the coin show said it was identifiable as regulated currency ink, and that it is not counterfeit. Can anyone add some insight? * Edited by Staff to Add Year / Mintmark / Denomination to Title. It's very important to have in the title. * Report this Post to the Staff

John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 04/15/2024 04:13 am Steve is our note guy,let's wait for him.I edited your title by adding 1988A $5 note. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
SteveInTampa Pillar of the Community United States 4637 Posts	Posted 04/15/2024 06:33 am Welcome to CCF. I'm not certain if it's an ink smear or solvent smear. Either way, it's pretty cool. Error notes had their hay day in the 70s and 80s. If it was uncirculated, or if the stain was larger, it would be worth between $100-$200. But the way it stands, I'd value it between $25 and $50. Maybe more on ebay. Report this Post to the Staff
CoolBreeze Valued Member United States 152 Posts	Posted 04/15/2024 06:55 am Ink smear error with a tear. Grade VF. Worth $25-$40. I agree with Steve and the coin guys. Report this Post to the Staff
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newbieK New Member United States 32 Posts	Posted 04/15/2024 11:44 am Thank you Steve, that does help a lot! I'm not sure what to do with it, but I'll keep your words in mind. And thank you for the kind Welcome. I may be asking a lot of questions as I go through my inherited coin/cash collection. This 5 dollar bill is just the beginning. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 95517 Posts	Posted 04/15/2024 1:38 pm Nice stained note.. Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
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