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WebWord Weblog Posting Posting Date: May 13, 2003 $20 bill gets a facelift -- "The Treasury Department's Bureau of Engraving and Printing introduced the new design, still featuring Andrew Jackson on the front but without the old circle, and a background with subtle green, "peach" and light blue hues." (Comments: (1) Don't change money. Please. (2) What usability problems have been introduced with this change? (3) Cash and the 'Carry Tax' (4) Where's George?)
Reader Comments...
The last time they changed the bills I kept mixing up the $10 and $20 bills. They did a crap ass lousy job of making the bills easily distinguishable at a glance. Posted by: on May 13, 2003 10:35 PM
I don't know, I think those large numbers in each of the corners help out a lot when determining value. Posted by: Mick on May 14, 2003 12:34 PM
You shouldn't just have to rely on numbers printed on the notes though. In the UK each note is a different size and with a different colour scheme, which makes it very easy to quickly find the one you want in your wallet without having to view much of the note. When I visit the States, even allowing for the unfamiliarity, I take far, far longer to locate the correct note and it makes one more vulnerable to muggers the longer you spend having to do this. Posted by: Stephen on May 15, 2003 05:51 AM
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