Difference between old and new 100 dollar bill
The United States $100 bill has undergone several design changes over the years. Here are some of the main differences between the old and new $100 bills:
Old $100 Bill (Series 1996-2006)
- The obverse (front side) features a portrait of Benjamin Franklin, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States.
- The reverse (back side) features an image of Independence Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution were signed.
- The bill has a green seal and serial numbers.
- The security thread is a thin strip that runs vertically through the paper and glows pink when held under ultraviolet (UV) light.
- The bill also features a watermark of Benjamin Franklin's portrait.
New $100 Bill (Series 2013-2021)
- The obverse features a portrait of Benjamin Franklin, similar to the old design, but with some updates, including a more detailed and lifelike image.
- The reverse features a new design, with an image of the Liberty Bell, a symbol of American independence, in the background.
- The bill has a blue seal and serial numbers.
- The security thread is now a 3D Security Ribbon that runs vertically through the paper and features images of 100s and Liberty Bells that shift and change as the bill is tilted.
- The bill also features a color-shifting 100 in the lower right corner that changes from copper to green when tilted.
- The watermark of Benjamin Franklin's portrait is still present.
- The bill also features raised printing and microprinting to make it more difficult to counterfeit.
Other changes
- The new $100 bill is made with a new blend of 75% cotton and 25% linen, which is designed to be more durable and resistant to wear and tear.
- The bill is also designed to be more difficult to counterfeit, with advanced security features and a unique paper blend.
Overall, the new $100 bill features updated designs and security features to make it more difficult to counterfeit and to provide better protection against fraud.