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U.S. History

A History of United States Paper Money

Portrait

Often nations feature their political leaders or royal dignitaries on their currency. Andrew Jackson is featured on our $20 bills today.

Serial Number

Perhaps the oldest security feature of paper currency, this set of numbers allows close tracking of bills.

Signatures

The signatures of persons in position of authority legitimize currency. In times of yore, paper notes did not achieve legal tender status after printing until they were signed individually.