New 100 bill

The new $100 bill!

The United States Treasury Department introduced a new design for the $100 bill in 2013, which features several advanced security features to prevent counterfeiting. Here are some of the key changes:

  1. 3D Security Ribbon: A woven strip that runs along the left side of the bill, featuring images of 100s and Liberty Bells that shift and change as you tilt the bill.
  2. Bell in the Inkwell: A color-shifting Liberty Bell that appears in the lower right corner of the bill, which changes from copper to green when tilted.
  3. Enhanced Security Thread: A thin strip that runs through the paper of the bill, featuring the words "USA 100" in microprinting.
  4. Color-Shifting 100: The numeral "100" in the lower right corner of the bill changes from copper to green when tilted.
  5. Microprinting: The bill features various microprinted text elements, including the words "USA 100" and "United States of America" along the border.
  6. Raised Printing: The words "Federal Reserve Note" and "United States of America" are printed in raised ink, giving the bill a tactile sensation.
  7. Watermark: A watermark of Benjamin Franklin, the face of the $100 bill, is visible when held up to light.

These advanced security features make it more difficult for counterfeiters to produce fake $100 bills, and they also provide an added layer of authenticity for consumers and merchants.