Ink Smear?

joeykoins

Hi guys,
Received this today. Do you guys think "Ink Smear"
or something else?
The bill feels very crispy too?
Thank You!

Steve_in_Tampa

Looks like Post-BEP trauma. What’s it smell like ?

joeykoins

@Steve_in_Tampa said:
Looks like Post-BEP trauma. What’s it smell like ?

Thanks
Smell? Are you joking or serious?

Steve_in_Tampa

I’m serious. I always smell them, especially problem or possible error notes.

joeykoins

So, if you can smell ink, it's authentic?

Abehunter

Make sure to wear a mask

Steve_in_Tampa

@joeykoins said:
So, if you can smell ink, it's authentic?

I smell them to try and detect which possible chemical altered the note. The trauma looks like it could be from a petroleum product.

joeykoins

@Steve_in_Tampa said:

@joeykoins said:
So, if you can smell ink, it's authentic?

I smell them to try and detect which possible chemical altered the note. The trauma looks like it could be from a petroleum product.

Gotcha!
Thanks

Mike59

Could be solvent damage from BEP but I think it’s post mint damage.
Mike