United States twenty-dollar bill reverse (historical designs)

E629

The United States twenty-dollar bill reverse (historical designs) comprises the various past back-of-note layouts that prominently depicted the White House, reflecting changing artistic styles and security features over time.

Jump to: Statements Referenced by

Statements (47)

Predicate Object
instanceOf banknote reverse design series
authority Bureau of Engraving and Printing
United States Department of the Treasury
category United States banknote designs
White House in art
collectibleAspect changes in engraving style of the White House
design variations across series
colorScheme predominantly green
country United States of America
surface form: United States
currency US dollar
surface form: United States dollar
denomination 20 dollars
depicts White House
surface form: White House grounds

White House
surface form: south facade of the White House

trees and landscaping around the White House
designElement geometric lathe work
ornamental borders
scrollwork
designEvolution changes in typography and denomination numerals
modification of ornamental frames around the White House
progressive increase in anti-counterfeiting detail
refinement of White House vignette over time
includesText 20
IN GOD WE TRUST
United States of America
surface form: THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

TWENTY DOLLARS
material cotton-linen paper
nicknameAssociated greenback
notableFeature integration of security patterns into decorative elements
prominent central vignette of the White House
symmetrical layout around central building
primaryMotif White House
printingProcess intaglio printing
offset printing (later issues)
represents seat of the United States executive branch
securityFeature fine-line engraving
intricate guilloché patterns
micro-pattern backgrounds
subjectOf numismatic study
symbolizes federal authority
stability of the U.S. government
theme United States government architecture
timeSpan 20th century and early 21st century issues
usedFor circulating paper money
usedOn Federal Reserve Note
Gold Certificate
National Bank Note
Silver Certificate

Referenced by (1)

Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.

White House featuredOn United States twenty-dollar bill reverse (historical designs)