New us dollar

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The United States has a long history of issuing new currency designs, and the latest one is the 2021 series of US banknotes. Here are some key features and facts about the new US dollar:

Design Changes:

  1. Security Features: The new $20, $50, and $100 bills feature advanced security threads, color-shifting ink, and 3D Security Ribbons to prevent counterfeiting.
  2. Portraits: The obverse (front) side of the bills features portraits of notable Americans, including:
    • $20: Harriet Tubman, a former slave and abolitionist
    • $50: Ulysses S. Grant, the 18th President of the United States
    • $100: Benjamin Franklin, one of the Founding Fathers and a leading figure in American history
  3. Background Images: The reverse (back) side of the bills features images that reflect the themes of freedom, democracy, and innovation:
    • $20: The White House, the Capitol Building, and the Statue of Freedom
    • $50: The Lincoln Memorial, the Liberty Bell, and the American flag
    • $100: The Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, and the American flag

Other Features:

  1. Color Scheme: The new bills feature a more vibrant color scheme, with the $20 bill having a blue and gold design, the $50 bill having a red and gold design, and the $100 bill having a green and gold design.
  2. Raised Printing: The bills have raised printing, which gives them a tactile sensation when touched.
  3. Microprinting: The bills feature microprinting, which is tiny text that is difficult to reproduce.

Availability:

The new US dollar bills are gradually being introduced into circulation, with the $20 bill being the first to be released in October 2020. The $50 and $100 bills are expected to be released in the coming years.

Fun Facts:

  1. The new bills took over 10 years to design and develop.
  2. The US Department of the Treasury's Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) produced over 12 billion new bills in 2020 alone.
  3. The new bills are designed to be more accessible to people with visual impairments, with larger text and higher contrast colors.

I hope you found this information helpful! Do you have any specific questions about the new US dollar?