New 50 dollar bill
The new $50 bill!
The United States Treasury Department introduced a new $50 bill in 2021, featuring a redesigned design and enhanced security features. Here are some key changes:
New Design:
The new $50 bill features a portrait of U.S. President Ulysses S. Grant on the obverse (front side) and a vignette of the U.S. Treasury Building on the reverse (back side). The design is meant to honor Grant's legacy as the 18th President of the United States and his role in preserving the Union during the Civil War.
Enhanced Security Features:
The new $50 bill includes several advanced security features to prevent counterfeiting and make it easier for the public to verify its authenticity. Some of these features include:
- Color-Shifting Ink: The numeral "50" in the lower right corner of the bill changes from copper to green when tilted.
- 3D Security Ribbon: A woven strip featuring images of Liberty bells and 50 stars that shift and change as the bill is tilted.
- Bell in the Inkwell: A bell-shaped image in the lower right corner of the bill that appears to move up and down when tilted.
- Microprinting: Tiny text that reads "USA FIFTY" and "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" around the border of the bill.
- Watermark: A transparent image of Grant's portrait that appears when held up to light.
Other Changes:
The new $50 bill also includes some other design changes, such as:
- Wider Security Thread: A wider, more prominent security thread that runs through the center of the bill.
- Enhanced Color Scheme: A new color scheme featuring a darker blue and a lighter blue-green hue.
- Updated Typography: New font styles and sizes used throughout the design.
Overall, the new $50 bill is designed to be more secure, durable, and visually appealing, while also honoring the legacy of Ulysses S. Grant.