Federal Reserve Note - Series 1981
| BEP STATS | STATS FROM COLLECTION |
| U.S. Treasurer: Buchanan | Order Added to Collection: 105 |
| Secretary of the Treasury: Regan | Front Plate: C36 |
| Terms of Office: 3/81-7/83 | Back Plate: 325 |
| Delivery Date Start: ??? | Serial Number: G00743878A |
| Delivery Date End: ??? |
Notes: Solvent Smear on front |
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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.
Bart, Dr. Frederick J.. United States Paper Money Errors: A Comprehensive Catalog and Price Guide
| Signers | |||
| Title | Name | Service Dates | Autograph |
| Treasurer | Angela Marie Buchanan | 3/17/1981 - 7/5/1983 |  |
| Secretary | Donald Thomas Regan | 1/22/1981 - 2/1/1985 |  |