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<p>[QUOTE="TheNoost, post: 558614, member: 14473"]This is where I'm at so far. probably would best be read from the bottom up. My reply to BEP reply to my original request for information.:</p><p> </p><p>Mr. Marshall,</p><p>Thank you for the quick reply! I am trying to get some information to confirm or refute the suspicion of plate wear. I have no actual pictures that display this "wear". From what I understand, it is akin to a coin being struck with dies that are nearing the end of useful lifecycle. Some of the detail is not present and other details are "mushy", blurry or fine detail lines run together. Asked another way, how can you tell when it is time to replace a plate? Attached are some pictures, in .jpg format, of the article and the book it came from for your review. If at all possible, could you include some pictures of the marks you refer to in your previous reply? I would appreciate it very much.</p><p>Thank you for you time.</p><p>Noost </p><p>> Date: Thu, 26 Mar 2009 16:04:21 -0400</p><p>> From: <a href="mailto:websitemgr@bep.treas.gov">websitemgr@bep.treas.gov</a></p><p>> Subject: Re: BEP Inquiry [BEPand a bunch of numbers]</p><p>> To: me@myemailaddy> </p><p>> Mr. King,</p><p>> </p><p>> Your inquiry about plate wear indicators on currency from plates being used too long was forwarded to this office for attention and reply to you.</p><p>> </p><p>> We do not have enough information to explain the source of the "wear" marks on the notes. The marks of which you speak could be caused by a number of variables. Without pictures and a copy of the article, it would be difficult to give an accurate explanation of the problem.</p><p>> </p><p>> If possible, please provide a photocopy of the notes and article or scan the article with the note pictures and send it to us for study. You may email it to "jim.marshall@bep.treas.gov." You may also mail your response to his attention at:</p><p>> </p><p>> Bureau of Engraving and Printing</p><p>> Office of External Relations, EAD, Rm. 517A</p><p>> Washington, DC 20228</p><p>> </p><p>> Attention: Jim Marshall, Public Affairs Specialist</p><p>> </p><p>> In doing so, please return a copy of this email for reference.</p><p>> </p><p>> Thanks,</p><p>> </p><p>> BEP</p><p>> Moneyfactory.gov</p><p>> </p><p>> ----------------------------------------</p><p>> Original Message</p><p>> ----------------------------------------</p><p>> Plate Wear Questions</p><p>> To whomever can help,</p><p>> Read in the Redbook for US Papermoney that wear from plates being in use too long can be seen on Washingtons right shoulder.</p><p>> From Redbook Guide to US paper money 2nd edition page 8 line 16</p><p>> "Plate wear is first seen on Washington's right shoulder, and the assistant general manager for operations was quoted as saying that it was not uncommon for some wear to be shown on the dollar bill, progressively, before the dies are taken out of service. A second press run handles the green reverse." </p><p>> </p><p>> (1) Is that his actual right or the right shoulder from my view? </p><p>> (2) Is this seen on any other bills and where is it seen?</p><p>> (3)Do you have any side by side compatison pics? </p><p>> Thank you for your time,</p><p>> TheNoost(I put my real name instead)[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="TheNoost, post: 558614, member: 14473"]This is where I'm at so far. probably would best be read from the bottom up. My reply to BEP reply to my original request for information.: Mr. Marshall, Thank you for the quick reply! I am trying to get some information to confirm or refute the suspicion of plate wear. I have no actual pictures that display this "wear". From what I understand, it is akin to a coin being struck with dies that are nearing the end of useful lifecycle. Some of the detail is not present and other details are "mushy", blurry or fine detail lines run together. Asked another way, how can you tell when it is time to replace a plate? Attached are some pictures, in .jpg format, of the article and the book it came from for your review. If at all possible, could you include some pictures of the marks you refer to in your previous reply? I would appreciate it very much. Thank you for you time. Noost > Date: Thu, 26 Mar 2009 16:04:21 -0400 > From: [email]websitemgr@bep.treas.gov[/email] > Subject: Re: BEP Inquiry [BEPand a bunch of numbers] > To: me@myemailaddy> > Mr. King, > > Your inquiry about plate wear indicators on currency from plates being used too long was forwarded to this office for attention and reply to you. > > We do not have enough information to explain the source of the "wear" marks on the notes. The marks of which you speak could be caused by a number of variables. Without pictures and a copy of the article, it would be difficult to give an accurate explanation of the problem. > > If possible, please provide a photocopy of the notes and article or scan the article with the note pictures and send it to us for study. You may email it to "jim.marshall@bep.treas.gov." You may also mail your response to his attention at: > > Bureau of Engraving and Printing > Office of External Relations, EAD, Rm. 517A > Washington, DC 20228 > > Attention: Jim Marshall, Public Affairs Specialist > > In doing so, please return a copy of this email for reference. > > Thanks, > > BEP > Moneyfactory.gov > > ---------------------------------------- > Original Message > ---------------------------------------- > Plate Wear Questions > To whomever can help, > Read in the Redbook for US Papermoney that wear from plates being in use too long can be seen on Washingtons right shoulder. > From Redbook Guide to US paper money 2nd edition page 8 line 16 > "Plate wear is first seen on Washington's right shoulder, and the assistant general manager for operations was quoted as saying that it was not uncommon for some wear to be shown on the dollar bill, progressively, before the dies are taken out of service. A second press run handles the green reverse." > > (1) Is that his actual right or the right shoulder from my view? > (2) Is this seen on any other bills and where is it seen? > (3)Do you have any side by side compatison pics? > Thank you for your time, > TheNoost(I put my real name instead)[/QUOTE]
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