Secrets of the New $100 Bill

by Annie Scott (RSS feed)
Apr 22nd 2010 at 6:01AM

Nice makeover, Benjamin. The new $100 bill -- due to be released February 10, 2011 -- is super secure and full of new, hidden features.

"As with previous U.S. currency redesigns, this note incorporates the best technology available to ensure we're staying ahead of counterfeiters," said Secretary of the Treasury Tim Geithner. What's especially nice is that with this new hundred dollar bill, you don't have to be an expert to see if you're being fooled.

For example, see that blue ribbon? That's a "3-D Security Ribbon." The bells and 100s move and change back and forth like those hologram cards from the 80s. There's also a bell in that inkwell you can just barely see; it changes color from copper to green when you tilt the note. The watermark portrait of Benjamin Franklin is also very hard to replicate, so know your Founding Fathers and you should be all set.

"The advanced security features we've included in the new $100 note will hinder potential counterfeiters from producing high-quality fakes that can deceive consumers and merchants," said Larry R. Felix, Director of the Treasury's Bureau of Engraving and Printing. "Protect yourself - it only takes a few seconds to check the new $100 note and know it's real."

Additional new features include phrases from the Declaration of Independence, the big quill, and a vignette of the rear of Independence Hall on the back.

Tags: 100 bill, Benjamin Franklin, counterfeit, counterfeiting, CounterfeitMoney, currency, money, treasury

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Hal Apr 22nd 2010 12:19PM

I'd prefer something that looked less Euro. And I'd really prefer something like Gold or Silver which can't be counterfeited.

GlobalDia Apr 22nd 2010 4:13PM

american currency is pretty lame compared to the rest of the world, buts its slowly getting better. they couldnt get more artistic with the blue security ribbon? yuk.
switzerland probably has the most beautiful notes out there.