Web Press Notes
May 8th, 2008 by capitaladmin
Back to collecting from common sources…
Here’s an “error” collection series that could be found straight out of your wallet – you might even have a few of these crumpled in the bottom of your front pocket. During 1988 through 1996 the US Government decided to try an alternative printing method and created what are dubbed Web Notes.
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A Web Note is a type of US $1 bill printed by the BEP (Bureau of Printing and Engraving). They are commonly referred to as Web Press Notes, Web-Fed notes, or simply, Webs. These notes are different from typical $1 Federal Reserve Notes that you find in circulation every day, although at first glance you may not know it.
The Web Note was the US Government’s effort to make the production of the One Dollar Bill cost effective. A Web-Fed Press was built which printed one dollar notes on a roll , much like a newspaper. Traditional methods of printing US Paper Money is on flat sheets. This press was eventually completed and produced a limited number of notes while simultaneously printing sheet fed notes on the traditional presses. The notes printed on the “Alexander-Hamilton Web-Fed Press” were produced for the following series: 1988-A, 1993, and 1995.
How do I identify a Web Note?
Very Simple. Look at the photos below … notice the little tiny “D 29” in the lower right of the Bill? This is a “plate position indicator” containing tiny letters and numbers. This is NOT a web-fed note. The photo on the right is another Federal Reserve Note. Take note of the little number “1” on the lower right. This is an indication of a typical $1 WEB Fed Note.
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A Web Note’s plate number ONLY contains tiny numbers (NO LETTERS) and more specifically, the little numbers will range from 1 to 10. These tiny numbers on these notes indicate plate numbers that the BEP uses to print the currency. Each Web Note has its own characteristics and should all be revered as Unique! Check your Wallet! You may have one! Some are worth up to $2000.00 each! They are still in circulation Today!
Happy Hunting.
For more information on Web Notes go to:
http://www.uspapermoney.info/general/webs.html
http://www.webpressnotes.com/
