U.S. hundred dollar bill
The U.S. hundred dollar bill ($100) is a denomination of United States currency. U.S. statesman, inventor, and diplomat Benjamin Franklin is currently featured on the front side of the bill, while Independence Hall is featured on the reverse side. It is the largest denomination that has been in circulation since 1946. One-hundred dollar bills are delivered by Federal Reserve Banks in mustard-colored straps.
Pre-Federal Reserve history 1862: The first $100 United States note was printed with an eagle on the left of the face1863: A gold certificate $100 note with an eagle on the left of the face1869: A new $100 note was printed with a portrait of Abraham Lincoln on the left of the face1870: A new gold certificate $100 note with a portrait of Thomas Hart Benton on the left of the face1878: A silver certificate $100 note with a portrait of James Monroe on the left of the face
Federal Reserve history 1918: Began as a large-sized note with a portrait of Benjamin Franklin on the face 1928: Switched to a small-sized note 1996: First major change in many years. Portrait is enlarged and placed off-center. Other enhancements to reduce counterfeiting introduced. 2006?: Is expected to receive another new appearance to deter counterfeiting; this will probably include new colors The design on the back is Independence Hall. The $100 bill is sometimes nicknamed a C-note, from the Roman numeral and/or the first letter of the word century, although this usage is far less common today than it was in the early 20th century. It is also sometimes called a Benjamin because of the portrait.
External link $100.00 Denomination image gallery
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