A Miscut Note

This bill is crisp as it can be, just like the day it was minted. It’s a 1993 series and believe it or not, both sides of the note are miscut. That black field in the upper left is part of the markings on the sheet this came from.

 

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Sorry Mr. @Collecting Nut, but that note was sold on an uncut sheet.

 

What’s makes you think that?

 

Since 1988 series all $1 notes above serial numbers 96000000 were only printed and sold as sheets. That and that block and number are listed as an uncut sheet here.

 

That’s the straightest cut I’ve ever seen for a hand cut one. Thanks.

 

It’s definitely from a BEP issued sheet. The additional paper with the black mark above the note is called selvage.

Hand cutting notes from sheets by professionals is typically performed with a straight edge and razor blade. If you’re thinking someone eye-balls it with a pair of scissors, then you’re mistaken.

 

I’ve had this note for about 25 years. Never seen one cut this straight.

 

A good straight edge and sharp razor can be deceiving.

 

I didn’t buy this note so I must have gotten it at the bank as it’s so crisp.

 

Or a paper cutter.