The Real Reason Your $20 Bill Has a Bow
A Curious Mark Most people overlook cash, but sometimes a bill stands out with “an unfamiliar symbol or tiny stamped mark.” A common example is a small bow-and-arrow–like emblem that sparks suspicion, often mistaken for damage or counterfeiting. What Chop Marks Are “In reality, these markings are part of a practice known as chop marking.”…
