Portrait
Nope, this is correct.
The enlarged portrait is the real deal, and it serves several purposes:
Its large size allows more detail to be added, making it harder to counterfeit.
The large size was also designed to easily distinguish the new bills from the old and may help people who are visually impaired.
Shifting the portrait off center allows room for a watermark and reduces wear and tear from being folded.
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