New us 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, which features advanced security features to prevent counterfeiting. Here are some of the key changes:

New 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. 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 is difficult to read with the naked eye, including phrases like "THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" and "USA 100".
  5. Watermark: A transparent image of Benjamin Franklin, the bill's portrait subject, which can be seen when held up to light.

Design Changes:

  1. Portrait of Benjamin Franklin: The portrait of Benjamin Franklin, one of the Founding Fathers and a key figure in American history, is now more prominent and detailed.
  2. Color Scheme: The bill's color scheme has been updated to include more vibrant colors, including a blue and gold design.
  3. Background Image: The background image of the bill features a subtle pattern of 100s and Liberty Bells, which adds to the overall design.

Other Changes:

  1. Size: The new $100 bill is slightly larger than the previous design, measuring 6.14 inches (15.6 cm) long and 2.61 inches (6.6 cm) wide.
  2. Paper: The bill is printed on a new, more durable paper that is designed to resist wear and tear.

Overall, the new $100 bill features a range of advanced security features and design changes that make it more difficult to counterfeit and more visually appealing.