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United States 1995 - 5 Dollars Federal Reserve Note San Francisco District Insufficient Ink on Face Error (Friedberg 1985-L)

Certified PCGS 58 PPQ Choice About New, this note retains original embossing, crisp paper, and full color fidelity in unaffected areas. The subtle fold that prevents a higher grade does not detract from the visual impact of the printing flaw, which cleanly exposes the mechanics of Bureau of Engraving and Printing intaglio production. Errors of this nature are seldom preserved in near-uncirculated condition - most were caught during press inspection or quickly worn out in circulation. Read more →

United States 1985 - 5 Dollars Federal Reserve Note Cleveland District Insufficient Inking on Back Error (Friedberg 1978-D)

Certified PMG 64 EPQ Choice Uncirculated, this example is remarkable for its originality and unhandled surfaces-an uncommon state for major printing flaws. The clean right-side strike and pale left fields illustrate how precisely localized these inking lapses can be. The vivid contrast between the bold denomination at right and the faded left vignette makes this a reference example for educational and diagnostic purposes. Read more →

United States 1988A - 1 Dollar Federal Reserve Note Chicago District Insufficient Inking Error (Friedberg 1915-G)

The 1 Dollar denomination, with its heavy circulation and massive print runs, seldom survives as a premium-grade error. Most such notes were either detected during automated inspection or worn beyond recognition in use. This piece, certified PMG 64 EPQ Choice Uncirculated, stands out for both its clarity and originality-showing crisp embossing, bright paper, and fully intact margins. It represents the foundational denomination in a complete study of Insufficient Inking Errors across modern U.S. currency. Read more →

United States 1993 - 20 Dollars Federal Reserve Note Chicago District Printed Tear Error (Friedberg 2080-G)

Certified PMG 64 EPQ Choice Uncirculated, this example retains bright paper, crisp embossing, and outstanding originality. The sharply defined tear pattern on both obverse and reverse demonstrates the precise moment when physical distortion intersected with intaglio precision-a vivid artifact of the mechanical risks inherent to industrial-scale currency manufacture. For error specialists, it serves as both a textbook illustration and a visual spectacle within the modern Federal Reserve Note series. Read more →

Uruguay 1939 - Departamento de Emision del Banco de la Republica Oriental del Uruguay 1 Peso Serie A Specimen, Specimen No. 41 (Pick 35as)

Certified Paper Money Guaranty 66 Gem Uncirculated Exceptional Paper Quality, this Serie A, Specimen No. 41 example preserves exceptional paper quality, strong color, sharp engraving, and a remarkably clean presentation of the finished design. At the time of cataloging, the Paper Money Guaranty population records one example in this grade and none graded higher. Read more →

United States 2003A - 1 Dollar Federal Reserve Note Atlanta District Repeater Serial Number F67776777L (Friedberg 1931-F)

Graded PMG 68 EPQ Superb Gem Uncirculated, this note represents the absolute pinnacle of condition for a circulation issue. Superb centering, fully original paper wave, and razor-sharp corners define its quality. The Exceptional Paper Quality designation confirms untouched originality with full embossing as produced. In combination with a fancy serial, this grade level amplifies both visual impact and collector appeal. Read more →

United States 1935D - 1 Dollar Silver Certificate Radar Serial Number Y88866888E (Friedberg 1613N, YE Block)

Radar notes are a special subset of fancy serial numbers, where the eight-digit serial reads identically when reversed. They are generated purely by statistical chance during numbering and were never intentionally produced by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. Given the immense volume of bills printed, the odds of any single note being a true radar are only 1 in 10,000 - and examples preserved in Choice Uncirculated or better condition are far scarcer still. Read more →

United States 2003 - 1 Dollar Federal Reserve Note, Cleveland District Repeater Serial Number D67776777D (Friedberg 1928-D, DD Block)

Certified PMG 65 EPQ Gem Uncirculated, this example displays perfect margins, deep color saturation, and original paper quality. The EPQ (Exceptional Paper Quality) designation confirms full originality and embossing, critical indicators of a note untouched by flattening or conservation. For fancy serials, such originality heightens desirability, ensuring both aesthetic appeal and long-term market recognition. Read more →

United States 1935D - 1 Dollar Silver Certificate Butterfly Fold Error (Friedberg 1613W, IF Block)

This specimen is certified PMG 58 EPQ Choice About Uncirculated, combining near-Uncirculated condition with completely original paper quality. The EPQ designation confirms natural paper wave and embossing, untouched by pressing or cleaning-an important consideration for collectors of mechanical errors, since the physical fold itself is the defining feature. Despite the minor handling typical for the grade, the note retains full originality and strong color contrast, with deep blue Treasury seal and serials against crisp off-white paper. Read more →

United States 1935F - 1 Dollar Silver Certificate Courtesy Autograph by Treasurer Ivy Baker Priest (Friedberg 1615, UI Block)

Certified PMG 64 EPQ Choice Uncirculated, the note retains crisp paper originality, bright color contrast, and deep embossing. The EPQ (Exceptional Paper Quality) designation confirms complete originality with no pressing or restoration, essential for autograph integrity. The hand-applied signature remains bold and well-placed, complementing the note’s balanced margins and vivid ink tone. Read more →

United States 1928G - 2 Dollars Legal Tender Note Red Seal Star Replacement (Friedberg 1508*)

Certified PMG 66 EPQ Gem Uncirculated, this note exhibits pristine margins, rich red overprints, and fully original paper brightness. The EPQ designation affirms exceptional paper originality and unaltered embossing - critical in confirming its untouched condition. The depth of engraving in Jefferson’s portrait and the even color saturation across the overprint layers showcase the technical precision of early small-size intaglio work. Read more →

Argentina 1876 - Banco de San Juan 1 Peso Fuerte Specimen (Pick S1880s)

This specimen represents the sole documented control specimen of the Banco de San Juan 1 Peso Fuerte issue, printed in 1876 by Bradbury, Wilkinson & Company in London for one of Argentina’s provincially chartered banks during the formative period of regional monetary autonomy. It is not part of a surviving series, but a single archival output with no issued, proof, or parallel specimen counterparts known. Read more →