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United States 1996 100 Dollars Federal Reserve Note from the Chicago District with Insufficient Inking Error on the reverse, PMG 66 EPQ Gem Uncirculated, showing faint Independence Hall design

United States 1996 - 100 Dollars Federal Reserve Note Chicago District Insufficient Inking Error (Friedberg 2175-G)

Certified PMG 66 EPQ Gem Uncirculated, the note retains flawless paper originality, sharp embossing, and a bold, perfectly centered face. The contrast between its vivid front and faded back perfectly captures the delicate balance of craftsmanship and mechanization that defined late twentieth-century American currency. It stands as an educational cornerstone for collectors studying the mechanics of BEP intaglio printing and the unpredictable artistry of true production anomalies. Read more →

United StatesError Note1996100 DollarsPMG 66 EPQ Gem Uncirculated United StatesFederal Reserve NoteIssued NoteError NotePrinting ErrorInsufficient Inking ErrorModern Printing ErrorBureau of Engraving and PrintingChicago DistrictFriedberg 2175-G1996Gem UncirculatedPMG 66 EPQCurrency ProductionModern RarityUnited States Currency100 Dollars

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United States 1996 50 Dollars Federal Reserve Note from the Chicago District with Insufficient Inking Error affecting the left side of the obverse, PMG 65 EPQ Gem Uncirculated, portrait of Ulysses S. Grant visible with pale printing

United States 1996 - 50 Dollars Federal Reserve Note Chicago District Insufficient Inking Error (Friedberg 2126-G)

This 1996 50 Dollars Federal Reserve Note from the Chicago District (Friedberg 2126-G, AGB Block) demonstrates a dramatic Insufficient Inking Error affecting the left side of the obverse. The portrait of Ulysses S. Grant remains fully defined, yet the surrounding text, borders, and background show substantial ink loss, fading into near blankness. The mechanical cause was an uneven ink transfer during the intaglio stage-either due to low ink viscosity or an improperly adjusted wiping mechanism-which prevented adequate pigment from being carried into the recessed lines of the plate. Read more →

United StatesError Note199650 DollarsPMG 65 EPQ Gem Uncirculated United StatesFederal Reserve NoteIssued NoteIssued NoteError NotePrinting ErrorInsufficient Inking ErrorModern Printing ErrorBureau of Engraving and PrintingChicago DistrictFriedberg 2126-G1996Gem UncirculatedPMG 65 EPQCurrency ProductionModern RarityUnited States Currency50 Dollars

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United States 1993 20 Dollars Federal Reserve Note from the New York District with Insufficient Inking Error on the reverse, PMG 67 EPQ Superb Gem Uncirculated, showing faint White House vignette and missing ink coverage

United States 1993 - 20 Dollars Federal Reserve Note New York District Insufficient Inking Error (Friedberg 2079-B)

This 1993 20 Dollars Federal Reserve Note from the New York District (Friedberg 2079-B, BD Block) is a superbly preserved example of an Insufficient Inking Error that drastically weakens the reverse printing. The normally dark green depiction of the White House appears faint and washed out, with many architectural and background details missing. Only fragments of the design-such as the central columns, the inscription 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA', and the denomination numerals-remain clearly visible. The obverse, however, printed normally, confirming that the error occurred during the second intaglio pass dedicated to the reverse. Read more →

United StatesError Note199320 DollarsPMG 67 EPQ Superb Gem Uncirculated United StatesFederal Reserve NoteIssued NoteError NotePrinting ErrorInsufficient Inking ErrorBureau of Engraving and PrintingNew York DistrictFriedberg 2079-B1993Superb Gem UncirculatedPMG 67 EPQModern RarityUnited States Currency20 DollarsProduction Anomaly

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United States 1950A 10 Dollars Federal Reserve Note from the Chicago District with Butterfly Fold Error extending from the lower right corner, PMG 64 EPQ Choice Uncirculated, showing misprinted triangular fold pattern

United States 1950A - 10 Dollars Federal Reserve Note Chicago District Butterfly Fold Error (Friedberg 2011-G)

This 1950A 10 Dollars Federal Reserve Note from the Chicago District (Friedberg 2011-G, GB Block) displays a striking Butterfly Fold Error, one of the most visually dramatic mechanical mishaps encountered in modern U.S. currency production. During printing, a corner of the paper was unintentionally folded over, causing part of the note’s design to print on the folded flap and leaving an unprinted void once the fold was later unfolded. The result is a note with a pronounced triangular blank area extending beyond the normal border, creating the distinct 'butterfly wing' appearance that gives this error its name. Read more →

United StatesError Note195010 DollarsPMG 64 EPQ Choice Uncirculated United StatesFederal Reserve NoteIssued NoteError NoteButterfly Fold ErrorFolding ErrorPrinting ErrorBureau of Engraving and PrintingChicago DistrictFriedberg 2011-G1950A Series1950PMG 64 EPQChoice UncirculatedModern Error NoteProduction AnomalyUnited States Currency10 Dollars

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United States 1988A 10 Dollars Federal Reserve Note from the Philadelphia District showing Insufficient Inking Error on face with faded denomination medallions and title, PMG 64 EPQ Choice Uncirculated

United States 1988A - 10 Dollars Federal Reserve Note Philadelphia District Insufficient Inking on Face Error (Friedberg 2028-C)

Among late-1980s Federal Reserve issues, major Insufficient Inking Errors of this magnitude are seldom encountered. This Philadelphia note stands as a key visual study of BEP quality-control breakdowns during an era of mass modernization in U.S. currency printing, making it a valuable research and display specimen for both error specialists and collectors of modern production anomalies. Read more →

United StatesError Note198810 DollarsPMG 64 EPQ Choice Uncirculated United StatesFederal Reserve NoteIssued NoteError NoteInsufficient Inking ErrorPrinting ErrorBureau of Engraving and PrintingPhiladelphia DistrictFriedberg 2028-C1988A Series1988PMG 64 EPQChoice UncirculatedModern Error NoteIntaglio PrintingUnited States Currency10 Dollars

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United States 1995 5 Dollars Federal Reserve Note from the San Francisco District showing Insufficient Inking Error on Face with faded left-side border and corner medallions, PCGS 58 PPQ Choice About New

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 StatesError Note19955 DollarsPCGS 58 PPQ Choice About New Federal Reserve NoteIssued NoteError NoteInsufficient ink errorSmall size banknotePortrait of Abraham Lincoln5 DollarsBureau of Engraving and PrintingSan Francisco Federal Reserve DistrictFriedberg 1985-LPremium Paper Quality designationModern United States currencyUnited States printing errorContemporary error note collectingHistoryUnited States1995PCGS 58 PPQChoice About NewMuseum Grade

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United States 1985 5 Dollars Federal Reserve Note from the Cleveland District showing Insufficient Inking Error on back with faded left-side vignette and frame, PMG 64 EPQ Choice Uncirculated

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

Such large-area insufficient inking errors are among the most revealing BEP production anomalies, offering collectors and researchers a direct look at the mechanical limits of high-speed intaglio printing. Few survive in gem-level condition, making this Cleveland District note a cornerstone piece for any serious study of modern United States printing errors. Read more →

United StatesError Note19855 DollarsPMG 64 EPQ Choice Uncirculated United StatesFederal Reserve NoteIssued NoteError NoteInsufficient Inking ErrorPrinting ErrorBureau of Engraving and PrintingCleveland DistrictFriedberg 1978-D1985 Series1985PMG 64 EPQChoice UncirculatedModern Error NoteIntaglio PrintingUnited States Currency5 Dollars

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United States 1988A 1 Dollar Federal Reserve Note from the Chicago District with Insufficient Inking Error on the obverse, PMG 64 EPQ Choice Uncirculated, showing faint upper printing and clear portrait of George Washington

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 StatesError Note19881 DollarPMG 64 EPQ Choice Uncirculated United StatesFederal Reserve NoteIssued NoteError NotePrinting ErrorInsufficient Inking ErrorModern Printing ErrorBureau of Engraving and PrintingChicago DistrictFriedberg 1915-G1988A Series1988Choice UncirculatedPMG 64 EPQUnited States CurrencyModern Rarity1 Dollar

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United States 1993 20 Dollars Federal Reserve Note from the Chicago District with dramatic Printed Tear Errors on both sides, PMG 64 EPQ Choice Uncirculated, showing folded and torn corners obstructing ink transfer

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 →

United StatesError Note199320 DollarsPMG 64 EPQ Choice Uncirculated United StatesFederal Reserve NoteIssued NoteError NotePrinting ErrorPrinted Tear ErrorFolded During PrintingBureau of Engraving and PrintingMechanical ErrorProduction AnomalyChicago DistrictFriedberg 2080-G1993 Series1993Choice UncirculatedPMG 64 EPQUnited States CurrencyModern Error Note20 Dollars

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United States 2003A 1 Dollar Federal Reserve Note from the Atlanta District with Repeater Serial Number F67776777L, graded PMG 68 EPQ Superb Gem Uncirculated, showing strong centering, bright original paper, and crisp engraving detail.

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

Repeater serials represent the intersection of probability and mechanical precision in modern currency production. The combination of a Superb Gem grade, Exceptional Paper Quality originality, and a balanced Repeater Serial Number makes this piece a standout example within modern United States fancy serial note collecting. Read more →

United StatesFancy Serial Note20031 DollarPMG 68 EPQ Superb Gem Uncirculated Federal Reserve NoteIssued NoteFancy Serial NoteRepeater Serial NumberSmall size banknoteGreen sealPortrait of George WashingtonTreasury seal1 DollarBureau of Engraving and PrintingFort Worth printing facilityAtlanta Federal Reserve DistrictFriedberg 1931-FCabral and Snow signaturesExceptional Paper Quality designationModern United States currencyFancy serial number collectingMathematical pattern collectingHistoryUnited States20032003APMG 68 EPQMuseum Grade

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United States 1935D 1 Dollar Silver Certificate with Radar Serial Number Y88866888E, PMG 64 EPQ Choice Uncirculated, blue seal issue signed by Clark and Snyder with mirror-symmetric serial pattern

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

This 1935D 1 Dollar Silver Certificate (Friedberg 1613N, YE Block) combines classic blue-seal artistry with one of the most coveted numerical patterns in modern U.S. small-size currency - a Radar Serial Number. The serial Y88866888E reads the same forward and backward, forming a perfect numerical palindrome that collectors universally prize for its rarity and visual symmetry. Read more →

United StatesFancy Serial Note19351 DollarPMG 64 EPQ Choice Uncirculated United StatesSilver CertificateFancy Serial NoteRadar Serial NumberFriedberg 1613N1935D Series1935Clark–Snyder SignaturesBlue SealNarrow FormatPMG 64 EPQChoice UncirculatedBureau of Engraving and PrintingPalindrome SerialUnited States Currency1 Dollar

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United States 2003 1 Dollar Federal Reserve Note from the Cleveland District featuring Repeater Serial Number D67776777D, PMG 65 EPQ Gem Uncirculated, with vibrant green seal and balanced centering

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

Repeater serial numbers are a popular subset of fancy notes, defined by recurring digit groupings or mirrored patterns that occur by pure statistical chance during numbering. The Bureau of Engraving and Printing does not control these outcomes; they arise naturally in the numbering press cycle, making high-grade examples an accidental rarity. For collectors, such notes combine precision mechanics with the unpredictability of probability, turning ordinary currency into an exercise in mathematical beauty. Read more →

United StatesFancy Serial Note20031 DollarPMG 65 EPQ Gem Uncirculated United StatesFederal Reserve NoteIssued NoteFancy Serial NoteRepeater Serial NumberFriedberg 1928-DCleveland District2003 Series2003Marin–Snow SignaturesPMG 65 EPQGem UncirculatedBureau of Engraving and PrintingModern United States CurrencySerial Number CollectingMathematical Pattern1 Dollar

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