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Bureau of Engraving and Printing Issues New US$20

Posted by ryuzaki0 on 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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  1. Think these are good? You should see the .au notes by hype7 · · 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.

  2. and here's where the other $18 million is going by Schlemphfer · · Score: 5, Funny
    From the summary:

    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."

    From the parent post:

    Only in America will they spend $35 million dollars to promote something everyone already wants, money.

    The other $18 million is being earmarked to fight dyslexia. Or was it $81 million?

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  3. Re:I don't get it. by Detritus · · Score: 5, Funny

    If you're a "counterfitter", you would be helping build kitchens, not printing money.

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  4. Sorry for the confusion... by toupsie · · Score: 5, Funny
    As American, I want to apologize about currency and your confusion using it. We should know how confusing numbers are to Europeans. That is why we are releasing European friendly bank notes now.

    On your next trip to America, just remember this simple little mathmatical formula:

    1 is less than 5 is less than 10 is less than 20 is less than 50 is less than 100

    If this still proves to be difficult, just hand over your wallet to one of us and we will audit your currency for you...for a small fee.

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