New 100 dollar bill

The new $100 bill!

The United States Treasury Department's Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) introduced a new design for the $100 bill in 2013. Here are some key features of the new bill:

Security Features:

  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 to move from copper to green as you tilt the bill.
  3. Enhanced Color-Shifting 100: The numeral "100" in the lower right corner of the bill changes from copper to green when tilted.
  4. Microprinting: Tiny text that reads "THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" and "USA 100" in the border of the bill.
  5. Watermark: A transparent image of Benjamin Franklin that appears when held up to light.

Design Changes:

  1. Benjamin Franklin Portrait: The portrait of Benjamin Franklin on the obverse (front) side of the bill has been updated to a more modern design.
  2. Independence Hall: The reverse (back) side of the bill features a new design, showcasing Independence Hall in Philadelphia, where the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution were signed.
  3. Color Scheme: The new bill features a more vibrant color scheme, with a blue and gold design.

Other Features:

  1. Serial Number: Each bill has a unique serial number printed in the top right corner of the obverse side.
  2. Denomination: The denomination "100" is printed in the top left corner of the obverse side.

The new $100 bill is designed to be more secure and harder to counterfeit, while also featuring a more modern and visually appealing design.