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Title: $20 bank note with a DOT in the serial number
Post by: Snarky on October 23, 2010, 08:31:03 pm

I came across a $20 Canadian Bank Note, Printed 2009. It caught my eye because the serial number on the left side started with "F.IK" and the serial number on the right is simply "FIK". To make sure it wasn't a pen mark or dirt, I used a 10x Magnifier. The ink on the dot is the same ink on the serial number. This Bank Note is in UNC condition. I'd really like feedback on this.

Thanks!

Title: Re: $20 bank note with a DOT in the serial number
Post by: Elwoodbluesca on October 23, 2010, 08:40:46 pm

PM sent

Title: Re: $20 bank note with a DOT in the serial number
Post by: Snarky on October 23, 2010, 08:42:42 pm

Sorry?  what does that mean?

Title: Re: $20 bank note with a DOT in the serial number
Post by: Elwoodbluesca on October 23, 2010, 08:49:28 pm

No problem

PM = Private Message

It also sent an email

Title: Re: $20 bank note with a DOT in the serial number
Post by: 1971HemiCuda on October 23, 2010, 08:50:23 pm

PM means that he has sent you a private message. At the top of the screen you can view your messages.


Edit: I guess my post can be deleted. The question has been answered.

Title: Re: $20 bank note with a DOT in the serial number
Post by: Snarky on October 23, 2010, 09:12:55 pm

Thanks for the help, obviously im new to the forum.
Has anyone ever seen anything like this?

Title: Re: $20 bank note with a DOT in the serial number
Post by: Hunter on October 23, 2010, 09:15:45 pm

I sure would like to see a scan.

Title: Re: $20 bank note with a DOT in the serial number
Post by: Elwoodbluesca on October 23, 2010, 09:26:09 pm

Hi Manal,
 
Interesting and I do have a similar note in my collection. If someone would consider this an error, it would be a very very very minor error.

As to how this occurred, it is tough to say;

- The numbering mechanism could have been over inked and a lnk droplet fell onto the note
- The numbering wheel could have a piece of debris in the mechanism that left a small dot on the note
- A spring in the mechanism got loses, acting as an other surface to grad the ink.

Hope this helps

Title: Re: $20 bank note with a DOT in the serial number
Post by: Snarky on October 23, 2010, 09:37:06 pm

Thanks for your help.
Here is a scan of it.

Title: Re: $20 bank note with a DOT in the serial number
Post by: ShareBear on October 24, 2010, 09:51:40 am

Your scan did not show up.  Please re-attach the scan.