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Topic: Is offset printing considered an error?  (Read 3564 times)
RADARjourney
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« on: May 15, 2010, 04:22:20 pm »

Hi Guys,

I have been grading some coins for a buddy and like most coin collectors his only notes are a few Centennial. Pretty standard. BUT one of his notes is not centered on the paper. It is serial number H/P 9840487 10/11 I have more pictures if anyone wants to see them. Any input would be handy. I'm not sure if he will sell it or not but a value would be handy in discussions with him.

Cheers Shawn
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JB-2007
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« Reply #1 on: May 15, 2010, 04:55:38 pm »

These types of offset printing errors are minor and are fairly common on these types of notes from the 50's through the 70's.
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« Reply #2 on: May 15, 2010, 07:27:06 pm »

From what I see, it's not a printing error, it's simply a note that is cut out of register, and without even a sliver of an adjacent note's design showing along the border, it's not even considered an error.  In other words, it's just poor centering without being exceptional enough to command a premium.

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« Reply #3 on: May 15, 2010, 09:56:26 pm »

I agree with mmars. Definitely not "offset printing". Perhaps poorly centered, or even trimmed on the bottom edge. Either way, barely worth face value, especially in that condition.

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