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US CURRENCY

The US $20 bill got a facelift in July 2003, complete with new colors, a new number arrangement and a new background, in the government's latest effort to thwart counterfeiters.


Some sites to help in this effort:



U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing: The New Currency

Your source for information about the U.S. government's latest redesigns to your currency. The Federal Reserve System and the Department of the Treasury are committed to continuous improvements in currency design in order to protect the economy and your hard-earned money. To ensure this, they expect to introduce new currency designs every 7-10 years.

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