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Special => Error Notes => Topic started by: BILLWATCHER on July 20, 2014, 01:31:56 pm

Title: $10 Polymer folding error
Post by: BILLWATCHER on July 20, 2014, 01:31:56 pm
Has anyone seen a pre-printing folding error on a polymer banknote before?  I saw it on ebay and was wondering about it.
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/271552014334?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649
Title: Re: $10 Polymer folding error
Post by: mmars on July 20, 2014, 04:42:48 pm
It's a note with a fold down the middle.  Nothing more.
Title: Re: $10 Polymer folding error
Post by: BILLWATCHER on July 21, 2014, 01:54:39 pm
Yes, but has anyone seen a pre-printing fold on a polymer note before?  I would think that the polymer would have a lower tendency to fold/crease prior to printing.
Title: Re: $10 Polymer folding error
Post by: Bob on July 21, 2014, 07:00:29 pm
You have to be really, really careful about buying alleged error notes on polymer that involve missing ink.  It is easy to remove the intaglio printing.  Look closely!
Title: Re: $10 Polymer folding error
Post by: mmars on July 22, 2014, 05:21:48 pm
Bob is right.  Apparently, polymer is not as absorbent as paper, so the ink dries on the surface and can be easily removed.

"Pre-printing folding errors" are actually not a new concept.  When a sheet becomes folded or has creases running through it, the printing will be offset and there is usually a cutting error associated with the fold.  Adding the words "pre-printing" to the description actually does not mean anything.  I think it's just a buzzword to make the note sound special and attempt to fool you into thinking anything about the seller's description is correct.  I don't believe the note is uncirculated either.

By astounding coincidence, I "found" one of these purported errors on a $5 note.  Not only does it have a white gutter, but there are subtle design differences too.  O:-)

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Title: Re: $10 Polymer folding error
Post by: BILLWATCHER on July 22, 2014, 09:57:45 pm
That is a pretty cool note.  What is that floe pen with a crossed out signature?
Title: Re: $10 Polymer folding error
Post by: BILLWATCHER on July 22, 2014, 10:22:22 pm
Seems to be folded in the same place as the $10 note.
Title: Re: $10 Polymer folding error
Post by: mmars on July 23, 2014, 03:50:38 pm
Please tell me you realize that's not a real error note that I posted above.  ???
Title: Re: $10 Polymer folding error
Post by: friedsquid on July 24, 2014, 07:31:11 am
Quote from: mmars on July 23, 2014, 03:50:38 pm
Please tell me you realize that's not a real error note that I posted above.  ???
:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D
Title: Re: $10 Polymer folding error
Post by: mmars on July 25, 2014, 04:24:50 pm
Indeed, this is one of those times when silence speaks louder than words.  :(