United States 1985 — 5 Dollars Federal Reserve Note, Cleveland District (Friedberg 1978-D) Insufficient Inking on Back Error, PMG 64 EPQ Choice Uncirculated
A visually striking Insufficient Inking Error on this 1985 5 Dollars Federal Reserve Note from the Cleveland District (Friedberg 1978-D, DB Block) leaves nearly two-thirds of the reverse design ghosted or missing. The left portion of the intaglio printing—normally displaying the numeral '5,' frame ornamentation, and portions of the Lincoln Memorial vignette—shows only a faint outline where the press failed to transfer adequate ink to the paper. This form of printing error occurs when the intaglio press cylinder is inadequately charged with ink before an impression cycle. ... Read more →
United StatesFederal Reserve Note Error — Insufficient Inking on Back19855 DollarsPMG 64 EPQ Choice Uncirculated United StatesFederal Reserve NoteError NoteInsufficient Inking ErrorPrinting ErrorBureau of Engraving and PrintingCleveland DistrictFriedberg 1978-D1985 Series1985PMG 64 EPQChoice UncirculatedModern Error NoteIntaglio PrintingUnited States Currency5 Dollars