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A1agrl Valued Member United States 170 Posts	Posted 05/09/2024 1:54 pm I have a $5 bill with a black line descending from the top of the bill to the bottom. Under the microscope the line is beneath all the upper inking and is under the serial number. So it had to have been there first. I have attached a two photos. Please give me your thoughts as to what this is. Unfortunately, I am unable with my scope to send a full image of the bill at this time. Thank you. Report this Post to the Staff

Keith67 Pillar of the Community United States 6507 Posts	Posted 05/09/2024 2:02 pm Can we see a pic of the whole bill? Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 05/09/2024 2:31 pm Full pics of both sides, please. Report this Post to the Staff
SteveInTampa Pillar of the Community United States 4637 Posts	Posted 05/09/2024 2:37 pm I'm guessing it's a stray, random stamp made long after the note was issued. A common misconception is "the ink is under the seal or serial numbers". It's an optical illusion of sorts. The ink used in the stamp doesn't stick to the ink used by the BEP and it "appears" to be under the original printing. Report this Post to the Staff
A1agrl Valued Member United States 170 Posts	Posted 05/09/2024 5:24 pm Thank you Steveln, and all. I will keep the bill, as it is interesting. As to what it is, I will bow to your precise explanations. Report this Post to the Staff
cointagous Pillar of the Community United States 1143 Posts	Posted 05/09/2024 7:09 pm Post a picture of the entire bill as it makes it easier to understand what is going on. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 94795 Posts	Posted 05/12/2024 7:01 pm you should always post up a full note image of both sides without cropping all the way to the edges on the bill. 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
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 05/12/2024 7:55 pm How about some full pics? Report this Post to the Staff
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