20 dollar bills

The U.S. $20 bill features a portrait of Andrew Jackson, the seventh president of the United States, on the front. This design is part of the Series 2009 (with updates made in 2013), and it includes several security and design elements to prevent counterfeiting and enhance its visual appeal.

Front (Obverse) Features:

1. Portrait of Andrew Jackson: The central feature on the front is a detailed portrait of Andrew Jackson, prominently displayed in the middle of the bill.
2. Security Features:
   • Watermark: A faint watermark of Andrew Jackson’s portrait is visible when the bill is held up to light.
   • Security Thread: A vertical security thread is embedded in the paper. When held up to light, it glows green and displays the word “USA” and the numeral “20.”
   • Color-Shifting Ink: The number “20” in the lower right corner changes color from copper to green when the bill is tilted.
   • Microprinting: Tiny text is printed in various places, including around Jackson’s portrait and on the security thread, visible only under magnification.
3. The Federal Reserve Seal and Treasury Seal: These seals are located to the left and right of Jackson’s portrait, with the Treasury Seal appearing in green.
4. “In God We Trust”: This national motto appears on the left side of the bill, above the portrait of Jackson.
5. Large “20” Denomination: The number “20” appears in both the lower-left and upper-right corners of the front, enhancing the bill’s visibility.

Back (Reverse) Features:

1. The White House: The back of the bill features an engraving of the White House, the official residence and workplace of the U.S. president. The White House is depicted in a more traditional, detailed engraving style.
2. Design Elements:
   • Background: The bill features intricate line patterns and design elements to make it difficult to counterfeit.
   • Large “20”: The number “20” appears prominently in the lower left and upper right corners.
   • “The United States of America” and “E Pluribus Unum”: These phrases appear at the top of the bill, with the national motto (“E Pluribus Unum”) at the bottom.

General Information:

• Size: The $20 bill measures 6.14 inches by 2.61 inches (156 × 66 mm).
• Color Scheme: The bill uses a mix of green, yellow, and blue tones, with green being the dominant color. Other shades of blue and purple can be seen in the background and security features.

The $20 bill is part of the U.S. government’s ongoing efforts to combat counterfeiting while honoring the nation’s history. In addition to the aesthetic design, the bill includes numerous modern security features, such as raised printing that can be felt by touch and microprinting that is nearly invisible to the naked eye. The redesign and security upgrades are aimed at ensuring that the bill remains secure and hard to replicate.