Bureau of Engraving and Printing Issues New US$20

Posted by ryuzaki0 on Thursday October 9, 2003 @12:26AM from the legal-tender dept.

jea6 writes "Hot off the Western Currency Facility presses in Fort Worth! The Bureau of Engraving and Printing is issuing the new US$20 note to banks today. The newly redesigned Series 2004 $20 notes have background colors (so long, greenbacks) and improved security features. Ask your bank to send a few your way. Unlike the U.S Mint's "Golden Dollar", these notes will be issued to replace the Series 2001 note. Look for a redesigned Grant in 2004 and a new Benjamin in 2005. The US Government is spending $53,000,000 over the next 5 years to make sure everybody knows that this is a real note, so go get acquainted with one."

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Think these are good? You should see the .au notes by hype7 · 2003-10-09 00:34 · Score: 5, Informative

The Aussie notes are amongst the best in the world, IMO.

Different colours for different values.

Different sizes for different values.

They're based on Polymer. Put one through the wash, it comes out looking like new. Well, almost.

Some extremely sophisticated anti-counterfeiting techniques.

Our Reserve Bank has even been thoughtful enough to worry about those with vision impairment.

And, they just look cool.