The modern $20 Federal Reserve Note issued by the US Treasury looks nothing like the first release of the bill in 1914. The 1914 Series $20 Federal Reserve Note was larger than the modern bill and had completely different designs on the obverse and reverse. At more than 100 years old, these notes now have great collectible value among monetary enthusiasts. Right now, you can get 1914 $20 Federal Reserve Notes online from Provident Metals.

Highlights:

• Arrives with an individual plastic currency sleeve!
• First release of the $20 Federal Reserve Note!
• Design on these notes no longer in use!
• Bears a face value of $20 (USD) fully backed by the American government.
• President Grover Cleveland on the obverse.
• Land, Air, and Sea represented in the reverse design elements.
• Very Fine conditions.
• Please remember there could be a slight variation between the Very Fine elements of the notes if you buy several.

With your purchase of the 1914 $20 Federal Reserve Note in this listing, you receive an item from Provident Metals that is in Very Fine condition. This broad term encompasses notes that have moderate to light wear from circulation, mild to light soiling, and fold lines present. The highest-graded Very Fine notes will have fewer folds. Please remember that buying several may result in slight variations in the Very Fine condition of the notes you receive, but still within the acceptable range for a Very Fine note.

Obverse

President Grover Cleveland is found on the obverse side of 1914 $20 Federal Reserve Notes. The 22^nd and 24^th President of the United States of America, Grover Cleveland remains the only President to ever serve two non-consecutive terms in office. He had previously been the Sheriff of Erie County, New York, Mayor of Buffalo, New York, and Governor of the state of New York.

Reverse

Depictions of various modes of transportation are found on the reverse of 1914 $20 Federal Reserve Notes. In particular, you will find a steam locomotive, an airplane flying overhead, and a large sailing vessel steaming along on the right.

History

The Federal Reserve Note debuted in 1914 with $5, $10, $20, $50, and $100 denominations. All of the denominations issued in the 1918 Series are no longer in production, while 1963 and 1976 saw the introduction of the $1 and $2 denominations.

Ordering

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