United States 1974 - 1 Dollar Federal Reserve Note, Chicago District Paper Jam Error (Friedberg 1908-G, GD Block)
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing’s multi-stage process involves extremely fine tolerances, with paper sheets passing at high speed through multiple presses-first for back printing, then face, and finally for seals and serials. If a small moisture change or static buildup causes the paper to slip, jam, or bunch up, a localized buckle can form. When such an obstruction passes through the press, it distorts the ink transfer in that area. Once the paper tension resumes, the resulting note bears visible folds, wrinkles, or tears along one margin. In this specimen, the lower right corner exhibits the crumpled and misfed edge typical of a partial jam, accompanied by sharp ink displacement along the lower border. Read more →
United StatesError Note19741 DollarPMG 45 Choice Extremely Fine United StatesFederal Reserve NoteIssued NoteError NotePaper Jam ErrorFriedberg 1908-GChicago District1974 Series1974Neff–Simon SignaturesPMG 45Choice Extremely FineBureau of Engraving and PrintingMechanical ErrorPrinting ErrorProduction AnomalyUnited States Currency1 Dollar
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