<\/span><\/h2>\n\n1. Watermark:<\/b> Hold the bill up to the light and look for a faint image of President Jackson’s portrait on the right side. It should be visible from both sides.<\/p>\n
2. Color shifting ink:<\/b> The number “20” on the lower right corner should shift from copper to green when the bill is tilted.<\/p>\n
3. Security thread:<\/b> There should be a thin, embedded strip running vertically down the bill, reading “USA TWENTY” and a small flag. It will glow under ultraviolet light.<\/p>\n
4. Microprinting:<\/b> Examine the bill closely; you should find the words “USA TWENTY” hidden within the number “20” in the lower left corner.<\/p>\n
5. Red and blue fibers:<\/b> Genuine bills contain small red and blue fibers embedded throughout the paper. Counterfeit bills may lack these fibers or have them printed on the surface.<\/p>\n
6. Raised printing:<\/b> Feel the bill with your fingers, and you should be able to feel the texture of the ink on the raised printing, particularly on the shoulder of President Jackson.<\/p>\n
7. Off-center portrait and serial numbers:<\/b> Genuine bills have precisely centered portraits and serial numbers. Counterfeit bills may display misaligned elements due to printing errors.<\/p>\n
8. Ultraviolet glow:<\/b> Under an ultraviolet light, genuine $20 bills should display a security thread glow, the number “20” on the front near Jackson’s image, and the Federal Reserve and Treasury seals.<\/p>\n
9. Fine line printing patterns:<\/b> Examine the bill under a magnifying glass or by enlarging a picture online, and check for intricate patterns of fine lines that make up the detailed images and text.<\/p>\n
10. Compare to a genuine bill:<\/b> Always have a genuine $20 bill on hand for comparison. Compare the bill you suspect to be counterfeit with a known real bill to identify any discrepancies.<\/p>\n