New 100 dollar note

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 of the key features:

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 in the lower right corner of the bill, which changes from copper to green when tilted.
  3. 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:

The new $100 bill features a portrait of Benjamin Franklin, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, on the obverse (front side). 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.

Other Changes:

  1. New Color Scheme: The bill features a new color scheme, with a predominantly blue and green design.
  2. Enhanced Portrait: Benjamin Franklin's portrait is more detailed and lifelike than on previous designs.
  3. Updated Background: The background of the bill features a subtle pattern of 100s and Liberty Bells, which adds to the overall design.

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