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The Secret Symbols of the Dollar Bill [Hardcover]

David Ovason (Author)
3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)


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January 20, 2004
If you think a dollar bill is most interesting for the cup of coffee it can buy, think again. . . .

Elements of the dollar's complex graphic design date back to the Founding Fathers, and most of us are unaware of its deeper meanings. Now an expert on arcane symbolism uncovers the fascinating secret meanings behind the design of the money we use every day.

In The Secret Symbols of the Dollar Bill, David Ovason explores the visual complexity and magic behind the world's most influential currency. Ovason contends that some of the Great Seal's symbols represent the principles of the young republic and that their origins were obscured over time. The dollar bill was more than just currency for our country -- it was structured in such a way to demonstrate the nation's place in the world and the classical roots of its fight for freedom.

Presented in a simple format and written with Ovason's trademark lively style, the book invites readers to take up a dollar bill and set off on a visual adventure. Readers will encounter dazzling explanations of the dollar bill's secret contents, from the symbols derived from the Great Seal through the extraordinary strands of numerology interwoven into its structure to surprising hidden alignments.

David Ovason is a recognized authority in the field of arcane symbolism. His research into the dollar bill reveals hidden biblical and classical references, as well as symbols derived from such societies as the Rosicrucians and Freemasons, both of which engage in esoteric thought. So reach into your wallet and prepare for a history lesson unlike any other.



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About the Author

David Ovason has spent more than a decade researching the architecture and zodiacs of Washington, D.C. He teaches astrology and has studied the life and writings of Nostradamus for more than forty years. He is the author of several books, including The Secrets of Nostradamus and Nostradamus: Prophecies for America. Mr. Ovason lives and works in England.

Product Details

  • Hardcover: 208 pages
  • Publisher: Harper; 1 edition (January 20, 2004)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0060530448
  • ISBN-13: 978-0060530440
  • Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.3 x 0.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #579,312 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The Most Profound Work On This Topic, August 12, 2004
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Dr. Bob Hieronimus (Owings Mills, MD United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Secret Symbols of the Dollar Bill (Hardcover)
Having spent decades researching and depicting elements of America's Great Seal in my paintings and murals, and also writing and teaching about these symbols, I can say without question that David Ovason has created THE most profound work on this topic ever to see the light of day. His scholarship and genius in The Secret Symbols of the Dollar Bill are unparalleled in this most under-appreciated and misunderstood area of America's history and meaning. It has shed great light on the deeper mysteries of America's spirit and destiny and the New Order of the Ages.

Ovason is an excellent scholar and does not present speculation as fact. When he is not 100% sure of something, he tells you, which is greatly appreciated.

Among other things, this book will tell you in what ways Sir Francis Bacon's New Atlantis was linked to the colonization of America... What magical symbols are found on the dollar bill... The origin of the word dollar... The origin of the symbol for the dollar... How the original dollar name can be linked with a holy number... Whether the dollar symbol was derived from astrology... Who were the Freemasons that designed the dollar bill of 1935... Why the eye in the triangle in the dollar bill was changed from a right eye to a left eye... The origin of America's name and why the letter A is among the most magical of all letters.

Did the designers and proposers of these magical symbols know what they were doing? Were they aware of their magical content? Read this book and decide for yourself.
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12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Information, Bad Interpretation, June 5, 2004
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This review is from: The Secret Symbols of the Dollar Bill (Hardcover)
This book delves into the secret symbolism that is hidden in plain sight in the common, ubiquitous dollar bill. The author has definitely done his homework. I appreciated being able to glean information about the hidden occultism that is embedded in the modern dollar bill.

There are a few problems with the book, however. One is that instead of being a solid, fluid text, the book is broken into numbered, brief sections.

The more pressing problem, however, is that the book does not truly describe accurately the meaning of many of these symbols. The author brushes over occult meanings, attributing almost everything to Christianity, which is most certainly not the case. The author sort of plays down the occultism inherent in the dollar bill, and explains everything with euphemism rather than truth. I finished the book quickly and was quite disappointed with the conclusions presented in the book, which I feel were designed to misguide the reader rather than inform them.

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars Good, but left me very disappointed, December 5, 2004
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John W. Petersen "seventhson1" (Ft Collins, CO United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Secret Symbols of the Dollar Bill (Hardcover)
I got this book through interlibrary loan at my public library, and I was very excited to read it, since I have recently become quite interested in arcane symbolism. I understood Ovason was an expert in the field, so I had quite high expectations for this book . . . and unfortunately, it just didn't meet them.

Though he made some neat points here and there, his writing style was generally bland and uninviting. The majority of the symbolic interpretations seemed forced and mundane, at best. And like another reviewer pointed out: the more I read, the more I couldn't shake the feeling that this may have been done on purpose, as if to divert people's attention from the real, deeper meanings behind the symbolism. I would certainly encourage people to read it for themselves and reach their own conclusions. After all, it was not a bad book. It just left me very disappointed.
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It is a curious fact that the official symbol for the dollar, $, does not appear on the bill. Read the first page
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