It has no "modern" security features and in the 1980s was counterfeited more than every other note in the world. This note is about thirty years old and would likely pass the "pen test" in banks. That test uses either the pH value of money, which should be high, or the starchiness, which should not exist. The problem is that old notes pick up so much the often fail the pen test. Still nothing is as accurate as holding the money and feeling it to see this old note is real.
Another changed in these notes were the size of the sheets printed at once. Previously they printed 40,000 sheets (1,280,000 notes) for each run. Thanks to better machines they started printing 100,000 sheets (3,200,000 notes) per run. Each year the printing gets better and some new presses around the world can handle huge sheets and runs close to a million. I am not sure what the U.S. is doing but maybe one day I can take a trip to D.C. and see it in person.
Here's the stats for this bill...
Type/Federal Bank: $20 Note - D.C. / New York
Year: 1981
Printings: 99,840,000
Printed: October 1983
Run: 8th of 31 from B25600001E - B28800000E
Value: $25.00 in EF
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2 folds and circulated $20 1977 series B00220849*
ReplyDelete2 folds and circulated $20 1977 series B00220849*
ReplyDeleteAbout $25.00
I have seven 1950 series (US) ten dollar bills that I picked up once upon a time. They are in very good condition as far as I can tell. They were flat when I received them several years ago and have kept them flat in a book. They may have been folded at some point in the past but any creases are very very faint at most.
ReplyDeleteF60006204B
J25853562A
G99858052G
G13266655G
G63000061E
G17646918H
G79121323G
1950 series (US) ten dollar bills...
ReplyDelete1950-B F60006204B about $22.00
J25853562A depends on back number
1950-D G99858052G about $15.00
1950-C G13266655G about $15.00
1950-B G63000061E about $12.00
1950-D G17646918H about $15.00
1950-D G79121323G about $15.00
For J25853562A, the only number I see on the back of the bill is "1411"
ReplyDeleteJ25853562A, the only number I see on the back of the bill is "1411"
ReplyDelete$10 1950 about $25.00
Thanks! I think I'll just keep hanging onto them for a while. Its not like they take up any room. Do you have any suggestions on how to better preserve them?
ReplyDeleteHave $20 1996 series bill perfect condition with 3 errors. Paper has irregular upper left corner extra 1/4 by 1 inch. Part of left serial # missing on front but printed with upward angle on back of irregular corner and can see crease where had folded over.
ReplyDeleteWhat is value?
Do you have any suggestions on how to better preserve them?
ReplyDeleteJust keep them in a cool, dark, and dry place.
You can buy PVC-free holders but not really needed for these common notes.
The $10 1950 J25853562A back no. 1411 is your best since that is a Narrow variety and the last of the old fashion 12-subject sheets.
$20 1996 series bill perfect condition with 3 errors.
ReplyDeletePaper has irregular upper left corner extra 1/4 by 1 inch.Part of left serial # missing on front but printed with upward angle on back of irregular corner and can see crease where had folded over.
All of this is one error known as Gutter Fold about $250.00.
1981 $20 bill G06923079C back number 254
ReplyDelete1981 $20 bill G06923079C back number 254 about $25.00 in very-fine
ReplyDeleteGot 2 1988 series $20 bills from walmart today H 05245682 B and sequential bill H 05245682 B. Can youu tell me anything about them? Also, how common is it to get sequential bills from 1988 from a register at walmart?
ReplyDeleteOops, they are 82 B and 83 B sequential bills!
ReplyDelete1988 series $20 bills from walmart today H 05245682 B and sequential bill H 05245683 B
ReplyDeleteThey are series 1988-A notes.
They are common and in crisp-uncirculated they are about $25.00 each but anything less is just $20 each.
These notes were actually printed in June of 1991.
Having sequential notes that are old are common. Because anyone can get them from banks new and sequential and hold on to them for years. If they never double in value then most collectors just spend them.
1974 D29019637C
ReplyDelete1977 D11318877B
1977 D04976601*
1977 E20704636C
1977 B17201533E
1981 E13904080A
All $20's and all in good shape, a few have a bent in corner and one line down the middle.
All $20's and all in good shape, a few have a bent in corner and one line down the middle.
ReplyDelete1974 D29019637C just $20.00
1977 D11318877B just $20.00
1977 D04976601* about $25.00
1977 E20704636C just $20.00
1977 B17201533E just $20.00
1981 E13904080A about $22.00
I forgot a few of them.
ReplyDelete1981 B46932496A
1981 E04479300A
1981 E40254207A
$20 bills...
ReplyDelete1981 B46932496A just $20.00
1981 E04479300A just $20.00
1981 E40254207A just $20.00
Unfortunately all are common.
1981 H26338038B $20
ReplyDelete1981 H26338038B $20 about $25.00
ReplyDeleteD 88861072 A back number 236
ReplyDeleteoh its from 1981 also
ReplyDelete$20 from 1981 D 88861027 A back number 236 sorry i realized after i posted that it wasnt all the info you probably needed
ReplyDelete$20 from 1981 D 88861027 A back number 236
ReplyDeleteAbout $22.00
Okay i have quite a bit but here it is:
ReplyDelete$2.00 - I65595622A
I61971333A
I06463157B
F07334920B
$5.00- B84721807D
$20.00 - G43008870C
Sorry :o
$2.00 - I65595622A
ReplyDeleteI61971333A
I06463157B
F07334920B
$5.00- B84721807D
$20.00 - G43008870C
What year for each?
The $2.00 are in the 2003 series
ReplyDelete$5.00 in 1995
$20.00 in 1981
$2.00 are in the 2003 series
ReplyDeleteI65595622A just $2.00
I61971333A just $2.00
I06463157B just $2.00
F07334920B recheck date
$5.00 in 1995
B84721807D just $5.00
$20.00 in 1981
G43008870C about $30.00
hey man...
ReplyDeletewas wondering about 2013 prices on 3 separate notes...
1) 1928 $20 "8" st louis frn
2) 1860's citizens bank of louisiana $100 "remainder"
obsolete note....both notes are graded 65ppq
3) 1934 plain $5 silver *star* note, graded 64ppq..
thank you
Oh, whoops.
ReplyDeleteF07334920B is 1995
1) 1928 $20 "8" st louis frn about $350.00 in 65ppq
ReplyDelete2) 1860's citizens bank of louisiana $100 "remainder"
obsolete note about $70.00 in 65ppq
3) 1934 plain $5 silver *star* note about $300.00 in 64ppq
$2.00 Bill
ReplyDeleteF07334920B is 1995 just $2.00
Thank you (: and what are notes?
ReplyDeletewhat are notes?
ReplyDeleteNotes are bills or currency or any paper money.
20 bill 1981 series B00088439*
ReplyDelete20 bill 1981 series B00088439* about $30.00 if circulated
ReplyDeleteL62191088C
ReplyDeleteL50462264D
L07995846L
Assuming $20 bills from 1981...
ReplyDeleteL62191088C about $25.00
L50462264D about $25.00
L07995846L about $20.00 must be from 1985
Just found 5 $20 bills in some old things of my grandma's. All circulated.
ReplyDeleteE41512691A
B16277357D
G93961603A
G27265878D
B41036626E
Thank you for the help.
Sorry, all are from 1981
ReplyDelete$20 bills in some old things of my grandma's. All circulated...1981
ReplyDeleteE41512691A about $25.00
B16277357D about $22.00
G93961603A about $20.00
G27265878D about $22.00
B41036626E about $22.00
$20 bill from 1981
ReplyDeleteB12324841A
$20 bill from 1981
ReplyDeleteB12324841A about $22.00
1981 20 $ bill. K#########B. How Much is it worth?
ReplyDelete1981 20 $ bill. K#########B
ReplyDeleteJust $20.00 if circulated.
1981 20 dollars note..??
ReplyDelete1981 20 dollars note is a common note, just $20.00.
ReplyDeleteconsecutive D21578501A-D21578600A crisp, uncirculated. what else can i tell you?
ReplyDeleteconsecutive D21578501A-D21578600A crisp, uncirculated. what else can i tell you?
ReplyDeleteWhat year?
What denomination?
$20 bill from 1981 G12673568A numbers on back are 699 how much is it worth?
ReplyDelete$20 bill from 1981 G12673568A
ReplyDeleteJust $20.00
$20 bill 1981, slight fold
ReplyDelete$20 dollar Bill - 1981 K54805309A : back # : 328
ReplyDelete$10 dollar bill - 1993 B00351525D : back # : 18
$10 dolla bill - 1988A L91044665B : back # : 310
$2 Dollar bill - 2003 I18582717B : back # : 8
What are they worth?
$20 bill 1981, slight fold
ReplyDeleteJust $20.00
$20 dollar Bill - 1981 K54805309A : back # : 328
ReplyDelete$10 dollar bill - 1993 B00351525D : back # : 18
$10 dolla bill - 1988A L91044665B : back # : 310
$2 Dollar bill - 2003 I18582717B : back # : 8
All are just face value.
1981 $50 note- circulated
ReplyDeleteD03336663A : back #22
1977 $50 note- circulated
G04046138A back #59
1988 $20 note- circulated
L27868747A back #145
1985 $20 note- circulated
J77476021 back #177
What are they worth?
1981 $50 note- circulated
ReplyDeleteD03336663A : back #22
--About $60.00
1977 $50 note- circulated
G04046138A back #59
--About $50.00
1988 $20 note- circulated
L27868747A back #145
--About $20.00
1985 $20 note- circulated
J77476021 back #177
--About $20.00
How can you tell if a bill is common or uncommon? Got a 1985 $20 in the ATM.
ReplyDeleteIt shows K56584197B
Guessing it's common & worth $20?
1985 $20 in the ATM.
ReplyDeleteIt shows K56584197B
Just $20.00
1981 $20 A32393993C #502
ReplyDeleteMinor creese above the R in federal, but otherwise uncirculated.
1981 $20 A32393993C #502
ReplyDeleteMinor creese above the R in federal, but otherwise uncirculated.
About $25.00
$20 1934A S/N B01012916 *(star) several folds but no tears and decent corners and outline.
ReplyDelete$20 1981 S/N J61042097 A one fold and good corners and outline
Can you tell me how much are they worth, please.
$20 1934A S/N B01012916 *(star) several folds but no tears and decent corners and outline.
ReplyDelete--About $60.00
$20 1981 S/N J61042097 A one fold and good corners and outline
--About $20.00
$20. 1981A FEDERAL RESERVE NOTE. B08614611B. Great condition, corners intact, edges clean, but a faded fold down the center. And how is the worth of these bills determined?
ReplyDelete$20. 1981A FEDERAL RESERVE NOTE. B08614611B. Great condition, corners intact, edges clean, but a faded fold down the center. And how is the worth of these bills determined?
ReplyDeleteJust $20.00.
Value is determined by how many are printed, less than 640,000 have extra value.
Next is condition, any fold or fading or un-sharp corner ruins the value. It should be unfolded and corners pointy.
Next is age anything 100 years old or older has extra value everything else is too new.
I have 1981 20 dollar bill serial number E32551849A There is a circle on face left, with an uppercase E and the words "federal reserve bank of richmond virginia" The number 5 appears on the face in four places. Its in good condition...slight fold down lengthwise horizontal in middle and three folds vertical. No wear other than folds... and a slight pinkish/red ink mark at top. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI have a $20 which is D 25190468 B. Do you know what year(s) it might be?
ReplyDeleteThank you.
Hi I have a 2009 $20 bill serial number JE 26058996 F. The bill has Lourdes stamped on back in the right lower corner and a blue circle on the left lower inside with some letters stamped inside of it. I can only make out "re" as the last two letters. Is this worth saving?
ReplyDeleteI have one too. It's odd.
DeleteIs a 1981 $20 D note worth more than face value? It's in great shape. No rips or tears with 4 light folds.
ReplyDelete1981 20 dollar bill serial number E32551849A There is a circle on face left, with an uppercase E and the words "federal reserve bank of richmond virginia" The number 5 appears on the face in four places. Its in good condition...slight fold down lengthwise horizontal in middle and three folds vertical. No wear other than folds... and a slight pinkish/red ink mark at top.
ReplyDeleteAbout $25.00 in EF
$20 which is D 25190468 B. Do you know what year(s) it might be?
ReplyDeleteNo it should say on the front of the bill.
2009 $20 bill serial number JE 26058996 F. The bill has Lourdes stamped on back in the right lower corner and a blue circle on the left lower inside with some letters stamped inside of it. I can only make out "re" as the last two letters.
ReplyDeleteJust $20.00, not worth keeping unless you know a Lourdes
2009 $20 bill serial number JE 26058996 F. The bill has Lourdes stamped on back in the right lower corner and a blue circle on the left lower inside with some letters stamped inside of it. I can only make out "re" as the last two letters. Is this worth saving?
ReplyDeleteJust $20.00, not worth keeping unless you know a Lourdes
1981 $20 D note worth more than face value? It's in great shape. No rips or tears with 4 light folds.
ReplyDeleteJust face value.
1 Center fold. H10586119A 1981 $20
ReplyDelete1 Center fold. H10586119A 1981 $20 just $20.00
ReplyDeleteTwo $20 bills sharp corners with no creases circulated Star note New York serial # B06175082*
ReplyDeleteB06175083*
$20 bills sharp corners with no creases circulated Star note New York serial # B06175082*
ReplyDeleteB06175083*
What year?
1981
Delete1981 $20 bills sharp corners with no creases circulated Star note New York serial #
ReplyDeleteB06175082* about $75.00
B06175083* about $75.00
Series 1981 $20 bill b 21675840 c
ReplyDeleteFederal reserve of new York new York
Autographed by treasure of the state
Autographed by the Secretary of the treasury.
Series 1981 $20 bill b 21675840 c
ReplyDeleteFederal reserve of new York new York
Autographed by treasure of the state
Autographed by the Secretary of the treasury
If you mean signed like a real signature not printed that is an autograph collectible about $35.00.
If you just mean the regular printing signature then just $20.00
I have a $20 bill in pretty good condition.
ReplyDeleteB92503355D from Series 1988A
$20 bill in pretty good condition.
ReplyDeleteB92503355D from Series 1988A
Just $20.00
Hello, I currently have 4- 1981 $20 notes that were saved from the bank I was paid with that had sat since they came from the bank they are the mintest, nicest bills I've ever received except from the bank New bills. These have 0 flaws, centering is perfect and they never were in circulation, as my customer had a stack from the bank from 81' in her vault she paid me with $1,000 worth but some wernt "Perfect" so I used and paid my guys with them, I kept 4 that are in holders now I ordered and don't have a flaw, I'm saying that there in 99% condition. Should I send in the serial numbers and I was wondering with the condition as good as any new bill I've received could they have any value that is above the $25-$75 I've seen quoted here in good condition. I Just have never seen a bill 35 years old that's literally perfect. An there Real others passed a pen test. Could I have any chance of a really valuable Bill out of the 4 perfect 99% condition 1s I kept? I'm hoping for some guidance. Thank you kindly. Joe
ReplyDeleteWas wondering about a series A 1981 20$ bill B87817890 B and a G2 and G229 in top corners with 181 on back ... How much?
ReplyDelete20 dollar bill from 1977 L09994790A
ReplyDelete20 dollar bill from 1977 L09994790A
ReplyDeleteHi there, if you would please. $20 Series 1981A G7 Chicago G124. G 80649283 A
ReplyDeleteNo folds, one faint crease, great condition and back of bill on bottom right has the number "99"
$20 dollar bill. Series D from 1981. Serial # = D70221712A
ReplyDeleteThe left side does not look cut correctly and there are no folds as far as i can tell.
If you could tell me about this note please I would appreciate it
ReplyDelete1981 D34665475A
I have a 20$ bill 1977 C50887461A number on back is 543.
ReplyDeleteA386
Delete1985 L16860650 E
ReplyDeleteCrisp light crease down middle
Worth?