NEW 20 USD
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United
States of America Banknote
100 USD/1990
Issuer:
Federal Reserve
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In
circulation since:
1990
- 1995
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Size: 156
x 66mm
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Paper: White
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Security
thread:
With
positive microprint
USA
100
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Security
fibres: Visible
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Obverse: Letterpress
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Revers: Intaglio
printing
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Microprint:
Positive
THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
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Microlettering:
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This
print appears as a thin line to the naked eye, but the
lettering easily can be read using a low-power magnifier. The
resolution of most current copiers is not sufficient to copy
such fine print. On the $100 notes,
microprinting appears in the lower left corner numeral and on
Benjamin Franklin's coat. In 1990, 1993 and 1995 series notes,
"The United States of America" is printed repeatedly
in a line outside the portrait frame. |
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Security
thread:
Security
thread
is a
thin thread or ribbon running through a bank note
substrate. All 1990 series and later notes, except the
$1, include this feature. Since it is visible in
transmitted light, but not in reflected light, the
thread is difficult to copy with a color copier which
uses reflected light to generate an image. Using a
unique thread position for each denomination guards
against certain counterfeit techniques, such as
bleaching ink off a lower denomination and using the
paper to "reprint" the bill as a higher value
note. |
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