Currently, the "most expensive" banknote printed by member banks of the US Federal Reserve System has a denomination of $100. But it was not always so. Until 1945, larger denominations were also issued - in 500, 1000, 10,000 and 100,000 dollars. Since 1969, they have been gradually withdrawn from circulation. The reason for this was the increasing spread of electronic banking payment systems, as well as insufficient protection against use in illegal financial transactions. (For similar reasons, the issue of limiting the issuance of banknotes to 50 and is now being raised).

In fact, the "history of the American dollar", although not long, is very voluminous and confusing; since its beginning in 1786, a very large number of different series of denominations of different denominations have been issued. This is partly due to the fact that 12 banks have the right to print money in the United States at once, and in the old days they could afford to make individual differences in the design of banknotes. Now, speaking of large denomination banknotes, they mean, first of all, paper money of 1928 and 1934 of issue. Both Federal Reserve notes and "Gold Certificates" were printed, intended primarily for the settlement of banks among themselves.

These rare banknotes can still be paid for any service or exchanged at the bank. But in these cases, the calculation will occur only at face value, and the bank will be obliged to withdraw the banknote from further circulation, and subsequently it will be destroyed (if not quite rare). However, the collection value of these bills is much higher than the face value - at auctions for individual copies, it can reach up to 10 or even 15 times the face value. The price ceiling is somewhat limited by the fact that these banknotes are prohibited by US currency law from being exported outside the country.

500 $ banknotes

It was first printed in North Carolina in 1780. Now it is easiest to meet and purchase a 1934 bill with a portrait of President Grover Cleveland.

1000 $ banknotes

Now the most common and can be quite easily purchased is the 1934 issue with a portrait of President McKinley. And the most expensive of those sold at auctions is a denomination of the 1890 issue with the image of General George Gordon Meade. Only two copies of these have survived, and the second has already been withdrawn by the Federal Reserve Bank and will never be able to appear at auctions. In 2006, 2,255,000 current dollars were paid for such a "piece of paper".

10000 $ banknotes

At present, at auctions, including electronic ones, you can sometimes still find a banknote of the 1934 issue with a portrait of Philander Chase. The first question that is always asked about this bill is who Chase is. Philander Chase was at one time (in the middle of the 19th century) a well-known politician, senator, first secretary of the US Treasury. But perhaps his main merit is that, most likely, it was thanks to him that American dollars acquired their recognizable green-black color.

100000 $ banknotes

The largest banknotes in the United States by denomination. They were printed only as "gold certificates" and for only three weeks from December 1934 to January 1935. During the Great Depression, this was "unbearable" money for any of the American citizens, but there was a need for them for settlements between the US Treasury and the Federal reserve banks. The banknote features a portrait of President Woodrow Wilson.

A total of 42,000 copies were printed. They were not allowed into public circulation; moreover, it is illegal to possess such a banknote. Some time after their release was discontinued, most of them were destroyed.

Did million dollar bills even exist?

Actually no, but it turns out this question is not so simple. The complexity of the history of American money, which we have already mentioned above, leads to the fact that even many Americans who have lived in the country since birth do not have a clear idea of ​​what denominations of money were or are in circulation. Sometimes this leads to criminal situations with anecdotal overtones. Fraudsters or counterfeiters over the past 100 years have tried many times to sell banknotes in denominations that never existed. So, in 2004, a woman in Georgia tried to pay off at a local hypermarket for a purchase worth about $2,000 with a $1 million bill featuring the Statue of Liberty. And allegedly the purchase failed only for the reason that by that time there was not enough change at the checkout, and only the senior cashier who came up suspected something was wrong.

One of the most popular, widespread currencies in the world is. As you know, one dollar is 100 cents.

Today, the following denominations can be found in circulation: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 100, 500, 1000, 5000 and 10,000.

The price of the last three bills is much more than their face value. The $100,000 note is used for Treasury and internal use by the Fed.

The largest banknote in circulation between the largest state structures

The $100,000 bill does exist. However, few of the ordinary citizens of America saw her. Since 1918, they began to issue large denominations of dollars. Initially, they were not designed for everyday use, but were used only in the largest interbank structures. It is worth noting that in those days these banknotes were often found among criminals: banks were often robbed, and banknotes were seized illegally, by force. The history of the $100,000 bill begins in 1934. At that time, it was released as a gold certificate. This meant that if the owner wished, they could be exchanged for gold. This banknote is not intended and was not intended for free circulation, but was issued in the form of a gold certificate.

Banknotes of the 1928 model were also popular. This banknote depicts William McKinley. They are available in very limited quantities. The depicted president was famous for the fact that, thanks to his efforts, the United States became a colonial power. The 1928 note features Grover Cleveland, a two-time presidential candidate. The 5,000th note features a portrait of James Maddison. He is considered to be the father of the American constitution. He was the President of the United States and also the Secretary General. The general design of the dollar banknote did not change until 1934. The 5,000 dollar bill features Samuel Chase, who ran the Treasury Department. He was also chairman of the US Supreme Court, took part in the signing of the Declaration of Independence of the country. The largest banknote of 100,000 US dollars on the front side has a portrait of Woodrow Wilson, who was a Nobel Peace Prize laureate. Since 1919, the design of the banknote has not changed.

One million US dollars

This banknote was issued in 1988. For printing, a unique protective paper, a considerable number of UV symbols and a wide variety of micro-patterns were used. To release it, a well-known businessman at that time created and officially registered the International Association of Millionaires. This structure was created for wealthy officials who dreamed of getting richer even more. The purpose of the activity was to achieve financial freedom and independence. The one million dollar banknote has become the symbol of this organization. The design and distinctive subtleties of the bill were developed by the creator himself, while the current $10,000 banknote was taken as the basis. To distinguish himself with originality, Teri Steward placed the Statue of Liberty on the front side.

The reverse had the denomination in numerals and capital letters. Also printed on the bill was the phrase "This certificate is backed only by faith in the American Dream." The circulation was carried out by order of a well-known US banknote company. At that time, it was the largest and was engaged in the issue of securities, documents, banknotes and other valuable products. The volume of circulation reached a colossal number - more than 800,000 copies. Each of the bills was assigned an individual serial number. After the printing was completed, they decided to destroy the printing plates so that no one could recreate the banknote.

Some experts tend to believe that such banknotes are nothing but a work of art. They occupy a special position among banknotes and are of great interest to collectors. 1 million dollars can be safely called a symbol of the American dream of prosperity, well-being, prosperity. The largest note in circulation today is the $100 note. It is widespread not only in America, but also enjoys wide popularity in other countries. Now it is very rare to find bills of 5000, 10,000 and 100,000 dollars, as they are washed out of circulation. The $1,000 note is also rare. The $100,000 note was not used in everyday life. She carried out calculations only major figures and financial organizations of America. On the territory of Russia and other countries, a considerable number of attempts to reproduce and exchange one hundred thousand and one million dollars were established. However, it should be remembered that the latter is a souvenir, and not a real means of payment.

The answer to the question, what is the largest dollar bill, is ambiguous. On the one hand, it's $100,000. However, the $1 million dollar bill was also officially issued. Undoubtedly, these banknotes are valuable and of great historical importance, although today there are thousands of times less of them. At the peak of popularity, there is a bill of 100 dollars. It is widespread not only in America, but throughout the world.

Think $100 is the largest bill in the US? There are much, much larger ones, and they are real.

The gallery below shows the 5 largest dollar bills that are no longer printed. But a couple of them are still in circulation.

$500. This banknote depicts the 25th President of the United States, William McKinley. This money was in circulation from 1934 to 45. It can still be accepted for exchange, like the rest of the money in circulation. Most of them are, of course, collectors.

$1000. This copy depicts Stephen Grover Cleveland, who was the only U.S. President to serve two terms, but with a break of one presidential term. This money began to be withdrawn from circulation in 1969.

$5,000 with a portrait of James Madison, 4th President of the United States. Today, these banknotes can be deposited in the bank. In practice, of course, no one does this, because banknotes have a value much higher than their face value and are of collector's interest.

$10,000 featuring Samon Portland Chase, who was an American statesman during the American Civil War. Governor of Ohio, later Ohio Senator, U.S. Chief Justice. He served as US Secretary of the Treasury under President Lincoln. A staunch opponent of slavery. Actively fought against the excessive political influence of wealthy landowners from the southern states.

$100,000. These banknotes were never in public circulation, they were used in transactions between the banks of the Federal Reserve System. After the advent of electronic money systems, large monetary transactions in cash became unnecessary.

The US dollar is considered a world currency, most economies are "pegged" to its rate. It is used for mutual settlements in international trade. Depreciation has led to crises more than once, not only in the States, but also in other countries. It will be interesting to know what the largest bill was printed in America.

US dollar denominations

Only those who are fond of numismatics or are specifically interested in this issue are well aware of the currencies of different states. For most people, it is usually enough to know about the world quote and the current exchange rate of the most popular currencies. Or information about the correlation of the course with the country where you plan to travel on vacation or on a business trip.

For example, not everyone knows what is the largest bill of the American dollar. On the territory of Russia, several attempts were recorded to exchange 1 million dollars. If you think that banknotes with this denomination do not exist, then you are mistaken. They really exist, but in very limited quantities and not for payment. How can this be? After all, that's what money is for! As it turned out, there are exceptions to every rule, and this is just such a case. Therefore, it is worth finding out what is wrong with some American banknotes, and what denominations are the largest and really exist.

For foreign countries

For circulation on the territory of foreign countries, the largest dollar banknote is a 100-dollar bill. These are the features of US law: money with a face value of more than $ 100 is prohibited from exporting to other countries. Both in the States themselves and abroad, 1, 5, 10, 50 and 100 dollars are in circulation. It will be fair to note that the "weaving" is not only the largest, but also the most popular.

Interesting to know: many have heard of $2, but it is unlikely that they will ever be able to meet it in free circulation. This applies to both foreigners and Americans. A two-dollar bill has a numismatic value, their real price is much more than the indicated face value.

Inside the country

If the “weave” is the largest denomination in circulation (even in America itself), this does not mean that the dollar does not have a higher denomination. It's just that they practically do not occur and are gradually withdrawn from circulation by banks. At various times, the most "big money" was considered:

• $500: in 1928-1945 were in active circulation. They are printed with the image of the 25th President of America, William McKinley. BUT! This applies only to the 1934 series. Earlier issues are of particular value to collectors, because such a denomination was printed back in 1870 in North Carolina.

• $1,000: It is adorned with the image of Stephen Grover Cleveland, the 22nd and 24th-term president, by the way, the only one to have held the position intermittently. According to some reports, there are only 165 thousandth banknotes in circulation or “on hand”. Collectors are also hunting for them. Although they are not the most valuable. The banknotes issued earlier are unique. For example, 1890. It is decorated with a portrait of General George Gordon Meade. There are only two of these left, and the fate of one is not known, and the second was seized by the Federal Reserve Bank. In 2006, a valuable copy was sold at auction for 2 million 225 thousand dollars. There was also an 1880 issue with New York State Mayor and US Senator Devitt Clinton on the front. It is estimated at more than one hundred thousand, although the facts of the purchase have not been recorded recently.

• $5000: on the obverse - 4th President James Maddison, 342 copies from this lot have not been withdrawn from free circulation. They are sometimes sold at auctions, and relatively inexpensive - "only" for 10 thousand. There is also a 1934 series featuring Philander Chase. There is evidence that it was he who gave the characteristic black and green colors to the world famous currency while working at the US Treasury (from the middle of the 19th century he worked there as first secretary).

• $ 10,000: it is she who is the largest dollar banknote in real circulation, only 336 pieces. currently in hand. This is a bill of the 1944 issue (last printed) with a portrait of a major political figure, the chairman of the Supreme Court and the head of the Treasury Department, Samuel Chase. This Chase is known for participating in the signing of the Declaration of Independence back in 1776. There is also an 1870 issue with Andrew Jackson, 7th President.

Now the largest denominations in existence in the States are more of a collector's item than a real means of payment. Their nominal value is incomparable with the real one. Therefore, tickets with such a denomination are unlikely to be found in everyday life. But if someone is lucky, then you should not exchange such a banknote, collectors literally “hunt” for them and are ready to pay!

Money is not for people

For internal settlements, the largest real (that is, secured and solvent) American denomination is $ 100,000 from the infamous issue of 1934-1935. with Woodrow Wilson on the obverse, 28th President. The issue of 42,000 copies coincided with the Great Depression. They were used for intra-bank settlements and in settlements with the Treasury. The main part of the circulation was soon destroyed, on hand, in theory, they should not be. The fact is that their possession is prosecuted under the laws of the United States. Although no one (except bank employees) has held or seen banknotes of such denomination, until now $ 100,000 remains the most expensive not only in the States, but also in the world.

Interestingly, the most expensive banknote, even at the time of its creation, was characterized as "unbearable money." At that time, the state of the economy was so paid that it simply did not make sense to put it into circulation: people would not have had enough money to buy it out.

Looks like money

Now back to the 1 million banknote. So was she or not? Its release actually took place in 1998. But the initiator of its creation was not the government or the banks that have the right to do so. $1,000,000 was issued by a private individual and therefore has nothing to do with real money. But the history of appearance is quite interesting.

Entrepreneur Teri Steward initiated the release of this souvenir for the rich. He created the International Association of Millionaires and officially registered the organization in accordance with all the rules. It was invited and included the richest people from all over the world. They were united by the idea of ​​financial independence. And the printed souvenir became, as it were, an “entrance ticket” that had to be purchased as a symbol of membership in the Association.

Teri approached the issue creatively and quite seriously. The sample was $10,000, but instead of a portrait of a real politician or president (and this is one of the signs of real money), the Statue of Liberty, the famous symbol of the United States, was depicted. Moreover, in order not to mislead people about the solvency of a million, the inscription was printed on the reverse side: This certificate is backed and secured only by confidence in the American Dream. Literally translated: This certification comes from faith in the American Dream.

For printing, high-quality paper with several degrees of protection was used:

• microfonts;
• metallographic printing;
• micronodes;
• serial number;
• UV labels.

In general, the signs of the reality of "money" are quite serious. Although with the signature of Teri himself, the ideological developer of the souvenir. Moreover, the order was executed not by a private printing house, but by a banking company that has the right to issue real banknotes. After the required number of millions had been printed, all the clichés were destroyed.

In 1990, the sale of "membership cards" began. The starting price was only $200, but as demand increased (and there was!), the cost increased and reached $9,500 per ticket. At the moment, the Association periodically sells its souvenirs. Moreover, each time it is stated that this issue is definitely the last of the reserves that have been preserved since the printing of the circulation. Like it or not, it is not known for certain. But since the peak of the cost, "million" has fallen sharply in price.

If we know almost everything about our currency - rubles (many can even reproduce the images on each of the banknotes from memory), then we are not so sure about foreign money. Meanwhile, it is not only possible, but also necessary, to study the most popular types of international banknotes - at least in order to know which of them are in the greatest demand in the country of circulation, and based on this information, convert if necessary. Let's talk about what is the largest dollar bill - perhaps the most significant monetary unit in the world.

Denomination of banknotes

The national currency of America, which later became the official currency of some other states, begins its history in the 18th century. Interestingly, their design has not changed much. If there were changes, they were of a minor nature. But around the face value, the situation was no longer so unambiguous. Today, in the third millennium, there are in circulation:

1. 1 dollar - with a portrait of the first president of the country, George Washington on the front side and a pyramid with an all-seeing eye on the back.
2. 2 dollars - with the image of the third President Thomas Jefferson.
3. 5 dollars - with a portrait of the 16th head of the United States, Abraham Lincoln.
4. 10 dollars - on the front side of the ten flaunts Alexander Hamilton, who is also the first secretary of the treasury of the United States.
5. $20 - This bill features a portrait of the 7th President, Andrew Jackson.
6. 50 dollars - from the American "fifty dollars" the 18th President Ulysses Simpson Grant looks at us.
7. One hundred dollars is the largest current denomination.

One hundred dollars is the largest current denomination

The largest current banknote

The largest US dollar bill to date- this is the famous weaving with the image of Benjamin Franklin on the front side. Although this outstanding person was never president, he did so much for America in the field of diplomacy, journalism and scientific research that he simply could not help but be immortalized in such an unusual, but definitely honorable way.

The largest banknote out of circulation

Of course, a hundred dollars did not always top the list of bills. Throughout the history of the existence of the American currency, its denomination has changed. So, at one time, banknotes in denominations of 500, 1000, 5000 and even 10,000 conventional units were in circulation. The most truly gigantic “money” is considered to be a $100,000 banknote, withdrawn from use in 1934. It featured a portrait of the 28th President Thomas Woodrow Wilson, who played a gigantic role in establishing the state of affairs after the First World War.

By the way, those banknotes that were issued later than 1861 and withdrawn from circulation today, although they no longer use active circulation, can be used as a means of payment for any goods and services.

Not a single American bank or trading company will have the right to refuse the desire to pay, for example, with the same thousand.

most popular banknote

Interestingly, the denomination of the most commonly used money in the States themselves and in the rest of the world varies greatly. Americans most often pay for goods and services with 1-dollar and 20-dollar "money", but in the rest of the world weaving has gained the most popularity. For example, in Russia it is she who most often appears in commercials, printed leaflets or illustrations on the Internet. It is also indicative that even just at the mention of the American currency, the vast majority of Russians will remember a bill with Franklin's face.