Sometimes yes. Generally, to be considered an ‘error note’ in collectible terms, the error would have to be sufficient for the note to be pulled from the production run and discarded, to be replaced with another note of the ame serial number or a ‘star’ replacement note.
I'm going to say “no” simply b/c of the countless social media comments regarding, “..cool off-centred errors!” I'm not suggesting you think this but just want to be clear about it in case there's people out there who wish to keep this myth alive.
Poorly centred notes are not errors & the majority of collectors avoid them. They're poorly centred notes which are not worth a premium but rather a discount. There's also ink smears that don't count as ink smear errors when they're minor & just impair the look of the note. Poor paper (wrinkles, etc) also don't count as errors but are poorly produced notes. There are also "cut out of register" notes but these must show portions of the adjacent note design & are very off-centred (dramatic).
If not then how is it explained?
Here's a link to take a look at some examples of various errors. It's a huge topic. Learn how sheets of notes are printed & then try to visualize how each error could be caused. This is always a good starting point to sort out how an error occurs. Most errors are either caused by insufficient ink, obstruction of ink or by misplacement of serial numbers or other second pass elements which go missing.
Thank you Serial_Number_8 for the meticulous information once again.
You're truly have an authority when it comes to banknotes!
Thanks: I try to share from experience & going down the wrong path myself. When I started out (half a century ago) I chased any poorly printed note I came across. (I didn't think they were errors- just cool looking notes). Several dealers pointed out the note's flaws (it was an ugly duckling, wasn't very attractive, etc) but I was deaf to their opinions. I'm not an “authority” but rather have learned the hard (expensive) way.
Here's a link to take a look at some examples of various errors. It's a huge topic. Learn how sheets of notes are printed & then try to visualize how each error could be caused. This is always a good starting point to sort out how an error occurs. Most errors are either caused by insufficient ink, obstruction of ink or by misplacement of serial numbers or other second pass elements which go missing.
This is from the link you provided - out of register error. Would you agree that this is an error note? Thanks
Would you agree that this is an error note? Thanks
I guess the webmaster of the coinsandcanada site thought so. The site relies on collector contributions (like Numista).
I'm certainly no expert on errors as I started acquiring them only about 15 years ago when I could afford to buy a few. I think there would be plenty of collectors who would say that the $2.00 posted by that site is indeed an error & probably just as many who would say it is not an error (since no adjacent note is showing). Am I missing something? (I don't see it). Sometimes collecting can be like that (you say “toe-ma-toe,” I say “toe-ma-toe”). One thing the $2 lacks is “original” crisp paper as its been so well circulated & most error (& special serial number) collectors I know would dismiss it since many collectors seek higher grade errors (or nothing at all). It comes down to “eye appeal” & that note definitely lacks it. I wouldn't call it an error (& would not be interested in it) but to each his own. I'm sure I'd be downvoted on Social Media if I gave it a "thumbs down."
Here is the last thread where Numista members discussed Banknote Errors. The thread is not comprehensive since there are a lot of other errors including “double-denomination” errors (like a TEN denomination printed on $20 paper). Remember there are small (near insignificant) errors & there are major errors. Most collectors are going to seek the 2nd type.
Would you agree that this is an error note? Thanks
I guess the webmaster of the coinsandcanada site thought so. The site relies on collector contributions (like Numista).
I'm certainly no expert on errors as I started acquiring them only about 15 years ago when I could afford to buy a few. I think there would be plenty of collectors who would say that the $2.00 posted by that site is indeed an error & probably just as many who would say it is not an error (since no adjacent note is showing). Am I missing something? (I don't see it). Sometimes collecting can be like that (you say “toe-ma-toe,” I say “toe-ma-toe”). One thing the $2 lacks is “original” crisp paper as its been so well circulated & most error (& special serial number) collectors I know would dismiss it since many collectors seek higher grade errors (or nothing at all). It comes down to “eye appeal” & that note definitely lacks it. I wouldn't call it an error (& would not be interested in it) but to each his own. I'm sure I'd be downvoted on Social Media if I gave it a "thumbs down."
Here is the last thread where Numista members discussed Banknote Errors. The thread is not comprehensive since there are a lot of other errors including “double-denomination” errors (like a TEN denomination printed on $20 paper). Remember there are small (near insignificant) errors & there are major errors. Most collectors are going to seek the 2nd type.
The Canadian $2 note looks more like a miscut to me. If that note is considered as an error, then this Mozambique note that I just got should be considered as an error too?
I did not buy this as an error note, but rather than a cheap note, just under US$2. I may not have bought this if I knew it was like this.
Would you agree that this is an error note? Thanks
I guess the webmaster of the coinsandcanada site thought so. The site relies on collector contributions (like Numista).
I'm certainly no expert on errors as I started acquiring them only about 15 years ago when I could afford to buy a few. I think there would be plenty of collectors who would say that the $2.00 posted by that site is indeed an error & probably just as many who would say it is not an error (since no adjacent note is showing). Am I missing something? (I don't see it). Sometimes collecting can be like that (you say “toe-ma-toe,” I say “toe-ma-toe”). One thing the $2 lacks is “original” crisp paper as its been so well circulated & most error (& special serial number) collectors I know would dismiss it since many collectors seek higher grade errors (or nothing at all). It comes down to “eye appeal” & that note definitely lacks it. I wouldn't call it an error (& would not be interested in it) but to each his own. I'm sure I'd be downvoted on Social Media if I gave it a "thumbs down."
Here is the last thread where Numista members discussed Banknote Errors. The thread is not comprehensive since there are a lot of other errors including “double-denomination” errors (like a TEN denomination printed on $20 paper). Remember there are small (near insignificant) errors & there are major errors. Most collectors are going to seek the 2nd type.
The Canadian $2 note looks more like a miscut to me. If that note is considered as an error, then this Mozambique note that I just got should be considered as an error too?
I did not buy this as an error note, but rather than a cheap note, just under US$2. I may not have bought this if I knew it was like this.
The Canadian $2 note looks more like a miscut to me.
-Yes, the note is being used as an example of a “Cut out of Register” error.
THIS IS NOT an “Offset Printing Error.” Not sure why but many new collectors continue to misattribute poorly centred & poorly cut notes as "Offset" when Offset means INK from the design of another sheet (note) has been transferred to error note, such as this offset of the queen's image on the back of a 1979 $20 (note the offset image is also reversed):
A “Cut out of Register” error looks something like this (note the small border of the adjacent note shows on the bottom):
The sheet falls out of the register (guide) & becomes cut incorrectly. Usually these notes go into a shredding bin but the above somehow escaped detection.
I did not buy this as an error note, but rather than a cheap note, just under US$2. I may not have bought this if I knew it was like this.
-Just luck of the draw sometimes. I got a wonky Fijian $5.00 which is wonky (or off-centred) just like your example ahkai. I got my $5 cheap too & it means that if I were to grade it, it would likely receive a UNC63.
