The phrase "in God we trust" wasn't added to US paper money until 1957, so of course it won't be found on a 1950 bill. If you're still concerned, take a closer look at the paper itself. Genuine bills have small red and blue fibers mixed into the paper; something that fakes will lack.
The lack of "In God We Trust" on a 1950 twenty dollar bill is not indicative of a printing error or counterfeit. The motto was added to U.S. currency starting in the mid-1950s, so bills printed before that time do not contain it. To determine if a bill is a counterfeit, look for watermarks, security threads, color-shifting ink, and other security features typical of genuine currency.
The best way to do that is to take it to a coin collector.
Could be a printing error or a counterfeit. Printing errors are collectable. A dealer or a collector could look at it for you and probably tell you more about it.CorrectionThe motto was first added to $20 bills starting in 1963 so it's perfectly normal if a 1934-series bill doesn't have it.
It matters if it is a normal twenty dollar bill or that it is dipped in something.
Like a dollar twenty for a 20oz bottle and maybe a dollar something for a can
When cashiers are handed a twenty dollar bill, they must mark it with red or black ink to check the authenticity. Shops use different methods to detect counterfeit paper money. One method is to mark it with a special pen, the ink from which will change colour if used on a counterfeit note. However it means a lot of marked notes are in circulation.
There can be many different printing errors. Please post a new question with a more complete description of the error.
No, a real 1950 twenty dollar bill should not be marked as fake by a counterfeit pen since the technology used in the pen is designed to detect specific features found in modern counterfeit bills. The ink on a legitimate 1950 bill may react differently with the pen due to its age, but it should not be mistaken as fake solely based on the pen test.
"FW" on any US bill, not just $20, indicates it was printed at the Fort Worth printing plant. The main printing facility is located in Washington, DC.
There are a number of counterfeit foiling technologies. One is the thread that runs through the bill, stating is USA $20. There is also a watermark that does not photocopy well.
The value of a 1914 twenty dollar bill can vary depending on its condition, rarity, and any unique characteristics such as serial numbers or printing errors. In general, a circulated 1914 twenty dollar bill can range from $50 to $200, while a well-preserved, uncirculated one can be worth several hundred dollars or more to a collector. It is recommended to have the bill evaluated by a professional currency appraiser for an accurate assessment.
The US twenty dollar bill has not been discontinued.
Queen Elizabeth II is on the Canadian twenty dollar bill.