TREASURY & FEDERAL RESERVE ANNOUNCE
SAFER, SMARTER, MORE SECURE $50 NOTE
TO BEGIN CIRCULATION ON SEPTEMBER 28

(AFRICAN AMERICAN NEWSWIRE)Washington, DC--The newly designed series 2004 $50 notes, featuring subtle background colors of blue and red, images of a waving American flag and a small metallic silver-blue star, will be issued beginning on September 28, the U.S. government has announced.

On the day of issue, the Federal Reserve Banks will begin distributing the new $50 notes to the public through commercial banks.

The redesigned $50 note is the second in the series 2004 new currency designs. A redesigned $20 note was issued in October 2003. A redesigned $l00 note is also planned.

Because the improved security features are more effective if the public knows about them, the U.S. government is undertaking a broad, worldwide public education campaign. This program will ensure that people in this country and all over the world know the new currency is coming, and help them recognize and use the security features.

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