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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;krispy, post: 1346074, member: 19065&quot;]Let it first be known that people are want to criticize my <i>initial doubts</i> with threads such as these...</p><p><br /></p><p>Yes, scans. We have this mantra in the Paper Money threads, &quot;we need scans of the note, of both sides, please.&quot; Photos, such as those presented in the OP, will not help us help you with this note. Even then, chances are most cannot certify the authenticity of the note you seek answered, but many here can help point you in the right directions if you choose to follow up with the advice. </p><p><br /></p><p>So, firstly, when handling the note, do not touch the note with bare hands as oils can transfer to the paper and add further damage to the note. Wear a thin, lint free glove, if you can, otherwise hold only from the edges and try minimize handling since an authentic note will carry a nice premium. Store the note in a safe dry place. Get a currency sleeve to store the note inside to protect it and keep notes out of direct intense light. </p><p><br /></p><p>Next, when scanning, place a sheet of dark paper behind the note to help define all margins of the note. Now, please look at the note again. The note is clearly not in &quot;excellent condition&quot; for even from these poor photos even the &#039;amateur eye&#039; should still be able to see the large stain on the reverse center bottom margin. When we see the scans of the note, we may certainly find more conditional issues to cite in evaluation of the note. </p><p><br /></p><p>Until then, take the time to start researching the services of <a href="http://www.pmgnotes.com/" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://www.pmgnotes.com/" rel="nofollow">PMG</a> and <a href="http://www.pcgscurrency.com/" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://www.pcgscurrency.com/" rel="nofollow">PCGS Currency</a> for their ability to help you authentic this note. Why? Error notes are easy to fake with modern day digital printing capabilities and a good number of such notes parades around on various online auction sites in attempt to deceive both the informed and less informed collectors. True error notes command a good premium and are hard to come by, so there is a profit to exploit by faking them. For this reason and for the security of the collectors in the hobby, it is often wise to seek the advice of a third party grading company in these instances, and even more so if you&#039;re thinking of selling your note. A certified authentic error note is going to fare better and draw more attention and bids in a sale or auction from potential buyers who can be comforted by the idea that the note was certified authentic by a grading company recognized in the industry and amongst hobbyists. </p><p><br /></p><p>I look forward to seeing scans of this note as it seems to be a rather dynamic &quot;error&quot; and I welcome you and your question(s) to CoinTalk. </p><p><br /></p><p>Welcome. :smile[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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