New dollar bill
The new $100 bill!
The United States Treasury Department introduced a new design for the $100 bill in 2013, which features advanced security features to prevent counterfeiting. Here are some of the key changes:
- 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.
- Bell in the Inkwell: A color-shifting Liberty Bell that appears to move from copper to green as you tilt the bill.
- Enhanced Security Thread: A thin strip that glows pink when held under ultraviolet (UV) light, featuring the words "USA 100" and a Liberty Bell.
- Color-Shifting 100: The numeral "100" in the lower right corner of the bill changes from copper to green when tilted.
- Portrait of Benjamin Franklin: The iconic portrait of Benjamin Franklin remains, but with a more detailed and lifelike design.
- Quill and Inkers: The quill and inkers from Franklin's time are now more prominent, with intricate details and shading.
- Security Features in the Border: The border of the bill features a pattern of 100s and Liberty Bells, which are woven together to create a sense of movement and depth.
These advanced security features make it more difficult for counterfeiters to create fake $100 bills, while also providing a more visually appealing and secure currency for the public.