1914: Began as a large-sized note, a portrait of Grover Cleveland on the face, and, on the back, a steam locomotive and an automobile approaching from the left, and a steamship approaching from the right.In his farewell address to the nation, he cautioned the public about paper money. The placement of Jackson on the $20 bill may be a historical irony as president, he vehemently opposed both the National Bank and paper money and made the goal of his administration the destruction of the National Bank. Treasury: 'Treasury Department records do not reveal the reason that portraits of these particular statesmen were chosen in preference to those of other persons of equal importance and prominence.' (Cleveland's portrait was moved to the new $1000 bill the same year). Although 1928 coincides with the 100th anniversary of Jackson's election as president, it is not clear why the portrait on the bill was switched from Grover Cleveland to Jackson. The security strip in a twenty-dollar bill glows green under a blacklight.Īndrew Jackson first appeared on the $20 bill in 1928. 1905: A new gold certificate $20 note, with George Washington on the center of the face.The front features Hugh McCulloch, and the back has a vignette of an allegorical America.

Two different backs exist both with abstract designs. 1890: A treasury (coin) note with John Marshall on the left of the face.1886: A new silver certificate $20 note, with Daniel Manning on the center of the face.The front is similar, but the back is different and printed in brown. The back is orange and features an eagle. 1882: A new gold certificate, with a portrait of James Garfield on the right of the face.1878: A silver certificate $20 note with a portrait of Stephen Decatur on the right side of the face.1875: As above, except with a different reverse.1869: A new United States note design, with Alexander Hamilton on the left side of the front and Victory holding a shield and sword.1865: A national bank note with 'The Battle of Lexington' and Pocahontas's marriage to John Rolfe in black, and a green border.The reverse has a $20 gold coin and various abstract elements.

1863: A gold certificate $20 note with an Eagle vignette on the face.

The back is different, with several small variations extant.

1862: A note that is very similar, the first $20 United States note.

1861: A demand note with the Goddess of Liberty holding a sword and shield on the front, and an abstract design on the back.

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