Description
1996 $20 Overprint Error – Double Seal & A1 Font Doubling
This 1996 $20 Overprint Error shows a dramatic doubled Federal Reserve seal and a clearly doubled A1 district font. The overprint shift is bold, easy to see, and instantly recognizable as a true production anomaly. Errors involving partial overprint doubling are significantly harder to find than simple serial shifts, making this note a standout modern error variety.
Strong Double‑Seal Overprint
The Federal Reserve seal displays a clean second impression, creating a shadowed, doubled appearance. The A1 district indicator is also doubled, giving the note a striking visual effect. This is not a full overprint shift — only the seal and district font received a second strike — which makes the error more unusual and desirable among specialists.
PMG 35 Very Fine+
Certified PMG 35 Very Fine+, this note was pulled from circulation and shows only light handling consistent with the grade. PMG notes a small margin tear, but it is minor and not distracting. The doubled overprint remains crisp, bold, and fully visible. Error collectors often accept circulated examples when the printing anomaly is strong, and this note delivers exactly that.
Scarce Modern Error Type
Modern $20 notes with doubled seals or doubled district indicators are not frequently encountered. Most overprint errors that surface today involve serial number misalignment, making this double‑seal and double‑font combination far more appealing. Collectors of Federal Reserve overprint errors or Boston District varieties will find this note especially interesting.
A Standout Error Note
This 1996 $20 Overprint Error offers strong visual impact, PMG certification, and a scarce partial‑overprint doubling. It is an excellent addition to any modern error collection and a compelling example of how dramatic printing anomalies can appear on small‑size currency.