The United States one-hundred-dollar bill (US$100) is a denomination of United States currency. The first United States Note with this value was issued in 1862 and the Federal Reserve Note version was first produced in 1914. [2]

The $100 note features a portrait of Benjamin Franklin on the front of the note. The vignette on the back of the note changed in 1929 to feature Independence Hall.

Oct 19, 2023 · To help you out, we've made a list of all the ways you can spot a fake 100 dollar bill, whether you're looking at a new bill or an old one. Keep reading to learn how to check a bill's serial number, color-changing ink, watermark, and more.

The $100 note is the largest denomination of U.S. currency currently issued by the Federal Reserve Board. Understanding how to use the security features in the note will help you avoid accepting a counterfeit.

Feb 24, 2025 · In this blog post, I’m going to show you how to spot $100 bills that are worth way more than their face value. Whether it’s rarity, condition, or unique serial numbers, certain hundred-dollar bills can bring in big bucks.

The redesigned $100 note introduces two advanced security features: the 3-D Security Ribbon and the Bell in the Inkwell. It also includes several highly effective features used in other U.S. denominations, such as the portrait watermark and security thread.

Jun 8, 2023 · You probably know the $100 bill is the largest note currently produced by the U.S. Department of the Treasury. You’re also likely aware of which Founding Father is on the $100 bill — politician and inventor Benjamin Franklin. There’s a lot more history behind this bill, however.

Aug 1, 2002 · The old green Treasury seal hidden behind the "100" (not shown here) has long been part of U.S currency and will remain an important security feature. This detailed combination of green and...

Our $100 bills are very popular internationally. In fact, 75 percent of $100 bills are held internationally, because the U.S. dollar is the top global international reserve currency, according to a 2016 article in the Wall Street Journal.

The best explanation for why Benjamin Franklin is on the $100 is that Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo wanted him on it when the $100 Federal Reserve Note first printed, and he’s been on the bill.