Expert: Ronald Fern - 2/10/2012

Question
I received a $1 bill 34 +/- years ago, while Bartending.  I noticed that it was cut wrong, and the printing was messed up.  Tha back of the bill is perfect, but the front side has part of another bill to the right side, and the serial # is located somewhat into the green border.  The single number is also into the border on the right side, but the left side looks normal.  Also the green stamp over the one is off center.  This bill was a new 1977, with no folds or wear to speak of.  Any info about this bill would be great.  Thanks

Answer
Gaylon:

Sounds like you have a nice face print error where the sheet was mis-aligned when printed. The sheet went through the final print with serial numbers and seal, cutting and inspection without being noticed. There was a least one sheet of these errors printed, perhaps more. Several likely escaped into circulation and are in collectors hands.

The condition, date, series, and type of error help establish value. My guess is that your error note may likely retail for $50 to $75 to an interested collector.

Bills are printed in sheets of 32 notes and in three phases. Reverse print, obverse print, and serial numbers with seal print.

Here's link for you to view different types of error currency and their values.

Link: http://www.coinsite.com/html/uscurrencyerrors.asp

You may want to check US currency listings under error notes on eBay from time to time to see if your error is listed what this type of error note brings. Always try and get at least two opinions and try and deal with PNG dealers if possible. If you should decide to sell your bills to a dealer, remember they will offer about 50% to 60% of the retail value. Here's a link to find one in your area: http://www.pngdealers.com/dealersearch.php

Your note should be looked at by an error expert. I can recommend several people for you to contact.
http://www.fredweinberg.com/ (a personal long time friend)
http://www.executivecurrency.com/

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