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The New $20 -- What's Really Different?
by Mary Beth Guard
It's hard to really detect all the differences between the former $20 design and the new one until you lay them side by side. We've done so, and here's our report on what the differences really are:
- Andrew's not in an oval anymore! One of the changes made by the new design is that the portrait of Andrew Jackson is not enclosed in an oval.
- Andrew is larger and shows more shoulder.
- The name "Jackson" is now straight across, rather than being curved, and it is to the left of Jackson's chin, instead of centered below his chin.
- The new bill features subtle background colors -- green, peach and blue.
- To the right of Jackson's portrait are the undulating words "TWENTY USA" in a double line.
- The number "20" in the lower right corner on the face of the bill has color-shifting ink that changes from copper to green. (The old bills changed from green to black.)
- There's a a blue eagle in the background.
- You'll see ametallic green eagle and shield to the right of the portrait.
- The watermark remains the same, as does the security thread.
Have a little fun. After the new bills have arrived at your institution, ask your employees to identify which features are different, without pulling out one of the old twenties to look at. See how many differences they spot! Then furnish this article.
First published on BankersOnline.com 10/2/03
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