1950 C 20 Dollar Bill - Real Or Fake

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elliottite Valued Member United States 256 Posts	Posted 12/21/2024 12:49 am Hello, I came across this $20 bill and at first thought it was a fake. But upon closer inspection is see that it has the blue and red fibers. It feels right. But then there is this line that runs across the top of the back of the bill. Idk. I read that the counterfeit pens will give false readings on a bill this old. Report this Post to the Staff

CoolBreeze Valued Member United States 152 Posts	Posted 12/21/2024 01:04 am The note looks fake to me. That line at the top shouldn't be there. The detection pen doesn't work on a note from that series. Report this Post to the Staff
SteveInTampa Pillar of the Community United States 4637 Posts	Posted 12/21/2024 02:35 am I believe it's spurious. The portrait lacks definition, like it's out of focus. Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 12/21/2024 09:00 am Looks suspicious to me as well. Report this Post to the Staff
elliottite Valued Member United States 256 Posts	Posted 12/21/2024 12:15 pm Thank you for your replies. So, how does one go about authenticating such bill. I guess a bank would be a good place to start. Well, of course after having yall check it out. Cause this forum rocks..... Report this Post to the Staff
SteveInTampa Pillar of the Community United States 4637 Posts	Posted 12/21/2024 12:20 pm Your best tool is your eyes. By carefully comparing a suspicious note alongside a genuine note, you'll be able to see the differences in the engraving details. I recommend that you always start with the portrait. Counterfeiters seem to always struggle with getting the portrait correct. Report this Post to the Staff
TinyRetreat Valued Member United States 345 Posts	Posted 12/22/2024 12:15 am First glance had me questioning ... get out the microscope ... will be fun to make the comprisons Report this Post to the Staff
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