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Manada
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« on: April 17, 2006, 06:28:31 pm »

Im not sure if this is common knowledge, or not, but I just thought I would warn collectors, about purchasing a note with such an error. I'm referring to notes with white sides along side the hologram strip. The ink along side can be rubbed off in 5 seconds with your finger nail.  :o

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« Reply #1 on: April 18, 2006, 12:57:27 am »

It is simply a result of very poor ink adhesion to the foil strip and the backing which makes it stick to the note. Very similar to how a permanent marker doesn't make a mark on that section, but soaks right into the rest of the note. (Try it!) ;)

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