$5 1988-A FRN Solvent Smear Error PCGS Vy Ch New 64

$5 1988-A FRN Solvent Smear Error The designation solvent smear is a misnomer. It belies the true cause, as the error actually represents heavily diluted ink-not solvent-which smears. The mistake occurs when an excessive amount of the solvent solution reaches the printing plate. Unless the reciprocal wipers extract the excess, the residual solvent dilutes the consistency of the fresh layer of ink. The watery ink produces a blurry, hazy, and indistinct image on the printed design. PCGS Very Choice New 64

Series Year	1988-A.
Country	United States
Denomination	$5
Grade	64
Signature	Villalpando and Brady.
Grading Agency	PCGS Currency
Category	Small Size $5 Federal Reserve Notes
Serial No	L40737340B
Status	Active
Seal	-