The Hidden Story Behind the Bow-and-Arrow Symbol on Your $20 Bill: How Secret Marks on U.S. Currency Reveal Centuries-Old Trade Practices, Covert Verification Networks, and Financial Traditions You Probably Didn’t Know About.

Most people handle cash almost automatically, quickly glancing at the denomination before tucking it into a wallet or pocket. We rarely pause to inspect the details beyond the familiar faces, numbers, and designs. Occasionally, though, a bill will stand out because of a tiny, unusual symbol, an inked emblem, or a small stamped mark in the margin or near the portrait. To the untrained eye, these markings can appear mysterious, even suspicious, prompting thoughts of secret codes, graffiti, or…
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