Non-Silver Item: United States Series 2004 $20 Federal Reserve Note
Paper Currency (Not a silver item) · United States Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP)
Pattern: Series 2004 Federal Reserve Note design
Type
Paper Currency (Not a silver item)
Maker
United States Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP)
Material
75% cotton, 25% linen fiber paper with security thread and color-shifting ink; contains no silver metal
Dimensions
Standard US Currency: 6.14 inches wide by 2.61 inches high; weight approximately 1 gram
Description
The provided image displays a U.S. twenty-dollar bill resting on a yellow legal pad. It is not silver. The bill features Andrew Jackson on the obverse and typical numismatic security features of the mid-2000s.
Key Features
Color-shifting ink, metallic-tinted security thread (visible under UV light), and portrait watermark
Material & Composition
75% cotton, 25% linen fiber paper with security thread and color-shifting ink; contains no silver metal
Finish & Decoration
Intaglio printing with green and black inks; features a portrait of Andrew Jackson and background colors of green, peach, and blue
Hallmarks & Stamps
Serial number IB86889778D, Federal Reserve Seal (B2/New York), Treasury Seal, and signatures of the Treasurer and Secretary of the Treasury
Construction Details
Printed using high-pressure intaglio presses, offset printing, and letterpress for serial numbers
Functional Features
Security thread, color-shifting '20' in lower right corner, watermark of Andrew Jackson, and microprinting
Handle & Grip Details
N/A (Paper currency intended for manual handling; subject to folding and creasing)
Craftsmanship Details
High-precision government engraving and technical security printing designed for durability and anti-counterfeiting
Authentication Indicators
Raised intaglio printing texture, security thread alignment, and sharp microprinting details (analysis limited to photo)
Origin & Manufacturing
United States of America; manufactured at facilities in Washington, D.C. or Fort Worth, Texas
Era & Period
Modern Era (Series 2004 established the 'Big Head' colorized design transition)
Age Estimate
Series 2004; likely printed between 2004 and 2006 based on signature and series date
Cultural Significance
Standard unit of exchange in the United States; historically, U.S. notes were once 'Silver Certificates' redeemable for silver, but this is a modern Federal Reserve Note
Condition Notes
Fair-Good; the note appears heavily circulated with significant vertical and horizontal creasing, edge wear, and surface soiling
Value Estimate
Face value: $20.00 USD; no significant numismatic premium due to heavily circulated condition
Care & Maintenance
Keep dry and flat; avoid heavy cleaning which can degrade the security fibers and ink quality
Similar Pieces
Series 2004A, Series 2006, and the older 'Small Head' 1990-series twenty-dollar bills
Interesting Facts
This specific Series 2004 design was the first U.S. currency to feature subtle background colors other than green and black to deter counterfeiting