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cornucopia detailA curved goat's horn overflowing with fruits and grains has been a popular element in the design of paper money. Called the cornucopia, this curious design element represents the horn of the Greek nymph Amalthea. Legend says that her magical container rewarded its possessor's every wish.
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Sometimes called the "horn of plenty," the cornucopia appears in the corners and on the edges of many of our banknotes. It is the proud symbol of the nation's prosperity and good fortune.
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