2013 “Ideals in Allegory” Intaglio Prints for Peace, Justice and Liberty

Last week, on April 19, 2013, the Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) made available its 2013 Intaglio Print Subscription Program, "Ideals in Allegory."



This year’s commemorative program from the BEP is dedicated to the female allegorical figures symbolizing peace, justice, and liberty.

"This collection features an exquisite compilation of unique engraved allegorical vignettes focusing on the age-old art of intaglio printing," describes the Bureau of Engraving and Printing’s website.

Through the subscription program, the three Intaglio Prints may be purchased for $51.00, which is a savings of $9 from the individual price. Each print will be placed on sale at different times this year for $20. The subscription not only offers a cheaper price per print, it guarantees subscribers will get one.

There is a limited time to join the subscription. Collectors have until June 2, 2013. The first print in the series will launch one day later. Release dates for the commemorative "Ideals in Allegory" Intaglio Prints are: 

Peace, will be released on June 3, 2013 

Justice, will be released on July 8, 2013 

Liberty, will be released on August 13, 2013, the start day for the ANA’s World’s Fair of Money in Rosemont, Illinois, which the BEP will attend 

Order the 2013 Intaglio Print Subscription Program "Ideals In Allegory" atwww.moneyfactorystore.gov. Intaglio Print measures 8 1/2″ x 11″.

America’s Founding Fathers 2013 Currency Set Sells Out

In other BEP and currency-related news, the America’s Founding Fathers 2013 Currency Set has sold out.

Released on April 8, 2013, the set featured a Series 2009 $1 note, having a portrait of George Washington, and a Series 2003A $2 note, having a portrait Thomas Jefferson. Making the set unique, each note had a serial number beginning with "2013."

The America’s Founding Fathers 2013 Currency Set was limited to 5,000 with single sets priced at $19.95.
About the Bureau of Engraving and Printing

The Bureau of Engraving and Printing is the largest producer of security documents in the United States. The bureau prints billions of Federal Reserve Notes for delivery to the Federal Reserve System each year. These notes are manufactured at facilities in Washington, DC, and Fort Worth, Texas.