The new twenty dollar bill was introduced today. As a new design feature, the mint has added what it calls "Symbols of Freedom" : two graphics of eagles, one contemporary rendition and one that is reminiscent of those drawn in Jackson's lifetime.
The security features haven't changed much - the little strip now has a flag symbol on it and the glittery '20' now goes from green to copper and not just another shade of green.
Other design features include the new color background and the little yellow '20's that are all over the back of the bill, which are probably the two biggest changes of any worth.
And although they did this sort of thing already about five years ago or so, I sure am glad that they've added those eagles. In this time of insecurity and confusion, I'm just glad to have something to remind me how great this blessed country really is.
Thank God for this new bill. I've felt my patriotism slightly flagging, what with all the unnecessary dying and lack of motive in Iraq and all, but now thanks to this new $20 bill my confidence in Bush is restored and redoubled. I won't be ashamed to tell you, I cried when i saw those counterfeit-proofing eagles. Yes that's right I cried! And isn't that what true patriots do?! Power of Pride! Power of Pride! Thank God this $20 bill has stepped in and returned all those freedoms that I thought were so far gone. Except for the freedom to make fake 20 dollar bills. That freedom's pretty much dead now.
Posted by: jackattack at October 10, 2003 8:10 AM