Which president is on the 100 dollar bill? Who is depicted on dollars
Daria Nikitina
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The new $100 bill was presented in the United States on April 21, 2010. The design of the new banknote is noticeably different from the old one from 1996. “Like all previous versions of the hundred dollar bill, the new bill contains the best technology currently available. We are confident that we remain one step ahead of all kinds of counterfeiters,” Tim Geithner, US Treasury Secretary, said at a press conference. “Despite the release of the new $100 bill, the old notes currently in circulation (of which there are 6.5 billion) will continue to be valid as legal tender,” said Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke.
The new $100 bill introduces 2 new security features: a 3D security strip and an inkwell. These elements should make it easier for consumers and merchants to verify the authenticity of currency.
“The new security features come to the bill after a decade of research and development designed to protect the currency from counterfeiting. To ensure the smooth introduction of the new $100 bills into the financial system, we will conduct global education programs to ensure that U.S. currency users are aware of the new security features,” said Rosie Rios of the U.S. Treasury.
Photo of the new 100 dollars
Looking at the photo, you can see with the naked eye that the bill has become more colorful. In addition to the previously mentioned new ribbon and inkwell, the front of the new $100 features American symbols of freedom, including phrases from the U.S. Declaration of Independence, as well as the Founding Fathers' pen used to sign that historic document. Both elements are located to the right of the portrait of Benjamin Franklin.
Additionally, from the visual differences, you can see that the image of Franklin on the front side and Independence Hall on the back side have been enlarged. The ovals around the president and the building disappeared.
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Security elements of the new banknote
Now let’s take a quick look at the protective elements of the new hundred bucks.
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Three-dimensional protective tape. |
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A bell in an inkwell. |
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Watermark in the form of a portrait. |
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Security thread. |
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Color changing number 100. |
It is curious that US dollars are issued daily in huge quantities. 35 million banknotes a day is no joke.
All banknotes have the same size 155.956x66.294 mm. Each banknote, like a coin, has two sides: obverse and reverse. On the front side are portraits of famous figures in the United States who significantly influenced the course of history; on the back side are the places and historical monuments where this history was made.
Who is depicted on the dollars and why?
100 dollar bill
Obverse: Benjamin Franklin
Benjamin Franklin is a prominent leader of the struggle for American independence, a founding father, the only one who signed all three basic legal documents of the United States: the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Treaty of Versailles.
Reverse side: Independence Hall
Independence Hall is the hall in Philadelphia where the Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution were signed. The clock on the tower shows 14:22, although many sources claim that a different time is indicated there. Well, this is absurd, since absolutely anyone can look at a banknote in an enlarged size and make sure that the clock says 14:22.
50 dollar bill
Obverse (obverse): Ulysses Grant
Ulysses Grant is the eighteenth President of the United States, who became famous as a great military leader during the Civil War. The unique strategist even received a nickname - the general of unconditional surrender. Having received widespread support from the people, after the end of the war he was elected president and was even re-elected later for a second term.
Reverse side: United States Capitol
1793 George Washington lays the first stone and construction begins on the Capitol, a symbol of the unity of the nation. Now the US Congress is located there, the Library of Congress and the US Supreme Court are located nearby. The Statue of Liberty is visible above the Capitol, many times reduced in size, but without losing its idealistic symbolism.
20 dollar bill
Obverse (obverse): Andrew Jackson
Andrew Jackson is the seventh President of the United States and the first President of the Democratic Party. The modern $20 bill is not the first bill to feature Jackson. His photograph was present on old dollars of various denominations. It is curious that his portrait was also depicted on the banknote of the Southern Confederacy during the Civil War.
Reverse side: White House
The White House is the residence of the President of the United States. Located in Washington. All presidents and their families, with the exception of George Washington, lived there. The first person to move into the residence was John Adams, the second president of the United States. At first, the building was simply called the presidential mansion, but it was the White House that became popular among the people. It was officially given this name in 1901 by order of Roosevelt, and the famous Oval Office has become the workplace of all presidents since 1909.
10 dollar bill
Obverse (obverse): Alexander Hamilton
Alexander Hamilton - Secretary of the Treasury of the first US government. He initiated the creation of the Bank of America, made smart decisions in the banking sector and had significant influence on prominent political figures. He was mortally wounded in a duel with Baer, who also retired after Hamilton's death. Alexander Hamilton was posthumously elected to the US Gallery of Fame.
Reverse side: United States Department of the Treasury
The US Treasury Department administers the federal financial system and is responsible for collecting and enforcing taxes, with the possibility of criminal prosecution. This institution is also famous for issuing banknotes and is responsible for the minting of US coins.
5 dollar bill
Obverse (obverse): Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln is the sixteenth President of the United States and the first from the Republican Party. Lincoln is a hero of the nation, beloved by the people for his honesty and hard work. Peaceful resolution of conflicts, unity of states, reasonable compromise and the necessary pressure - this is what Lincoln taught politicians by his example. The Homestead Act, when everyone was given land almost free of charge, led to the development of farming, the settlement of new territories and support for the population. Abraham Lincoln achieved the unity of the United States, the abolition of slavery and the understanding that government is created by the people, of the people and for the people. Subsequently, his words became one of the principles of US democracy.
Reverse side: Lincoln Memorial
The memory of the great man is captured in the memorial of the same name for many years and even centuries. The Abraham Lincoln Memorial is a symbol of faith in the freedom of every person.
2 dollar bill
Obverse: Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson is the third President of the United States. Known as one of the authors of the Declaration of Independence, he is also included in the list of Founding Fathers. During his presidency, such significant historical events as the Louisiana Purchase and Lewis and Clark's expedition to the Wild West took place. He made a huge contribution to awareness of the need for freedom of religion, and also introduced the term public relations.
Reverse side: United States Declaration of Independence
The US Declaration of Independence is a document in which the British colonies were declared independent. After the signing, for the first time these territories were called the United States of America. Americans celebrate the day of the declaration on July 4th of each year as Independence Day. The committee that created the text of the document included John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, as well as Roger Sherman and Robert Livingston.
1 dollar bill
Obverse (obverse): George Washington
George Washington - Founding Father, first President of the United States. Until now, he is the only president for whom all members of the Electoral College voted unanimously. During his years in office, he instilled respect for the Constitution, laid the foundations of the political system and contributed to the adoption of the Bill of Rights, after which disagreements over the correctness of the Constitution subsided. He initiated the construction of the White House, even personally selected a plot of land, and for the first time the construction of the city took place according to a clear plan. After two presidential terms, many would like to see him as president for a third time, but he said then that one cannot hold such a post more than two times in a row. These words and his personal example are the rule of all democratic countries of the world.
Reverse: Great Seal of the United States
The Great Seal of the United States is a national emblem used to authenticate government documents. The custodian of the seal is the US Secretary of State. Interestingly, the seal has two sides. The front side depicts a bald eagle (symbol of the USA), and the reverse side depicts an unfinished pyramid. The number “13” is played out many times in the image, as the original number of states that were part of the United States
Among the rest, which are used both in the USA and in the world. Her age is over 150 years. The current sample was developed in 2010, and put into circulation in 2013. In this article we will consider the following questions: who is depicted on the 100 dollar bill, what signs of authenticity does it have and how is it protected?
If we talk about what a 100 dollar bill looks like, the first thing that can be noted is that the location of the main elements and color are identical to the same features of money of a lower denomination. They also all have a facsimile signature that imitates the signature of real individuals.
The color of the $100 is described as “lead beige with a greenish tint.” The 2010 model also has blue inclusions.
What is on the banknote? What does 100 bucks look like from both sides?
Front side of a $100 bill. Original, photo
Front side:
- cliche;
- control letters and number;
- denomination indicated by numbers;
- imprint of the US Treasury (Department of the Treasury);
- Printing of the Reserve System;
- portrait (center).
Main elements of turnover:
- slogan IN GOD WE TRUST;
- facade of Independence Hall (where the Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution were signed).
The banknote is made using a metallographic method. In this case, an intaglio type of printing is used.
Turnover is 100 dollars. Independence Hall and the slogan In God We Trust
Dimensions: 156 by 67 millimeters (2 mm deviation allowed). Dimensions in centimeters: 15.6 by 6.7.
Paper qualities and signs of authenticity
Banknote paper is made from materials:
- cotton – 75%;
- flax – 25%.
The fibers are located parallel to each other. The material is made in a gray-yellow shade and is not distinguished by the presence of gloss. As a result: under ultraviolet radiation the product acquires a dark color.
If you touch the paper, there should be a feeling of elasticity and density. Such qualities are designed to protect the bill from damage and ensure its durability.
Characteristic feature – crunch: you can hear it if you crush money.
The ink used for printing has a secret composition. It is made by the US Treasury Bureau of Engraving. Most of the seals and text are made with black ink with magnetic properties; on the back, green ink is used - without magnetic inclusions (it looks different under infrared light).
The paper is passed through three rollers during printing.
Before we move on to the technology of protecting $100 from counterfeiting, we need to deal with one more question: what kind of figure is depicted in the portrait on the front side?
US Treasury
Who is shown on the banknote?
First, there is Benjamin Franklin. Many people think that this is one of the American presidents. However, this is not at all true.
Then what is his contribution to US history? Why was he given the honor of being on the $100 bill?
Although he never stood at the head of state, his signature is on the main documents of the American state. He, along with a number of other persons, signed:
- Declaration of Independence;
- Constitution;
- The Peace of Paris of 1783 (otherwise known as the Treaty of Versailles, which ended the US War of Independence from Great Britain).
These events themselves are difficult to overestimate from a historical point of view. But Franklin’s achievements are not limited to this: he was a scientist and inventor, and, in particular, participated in the development Great White Seal– the state emblem, which is used to confirm the authenticity of documents issued by the government of the country.
Great White Seal
List of other achievements:
- invented bifocal glasses;
- received a patent for a rocking chair;
- designed a small-sized stove for heating houses;
- developed my own time management system;
- studied storm winds and created a large database on them;
- formulated the idea of an electric motor.
These are just some of the successes of inventor and explorer Benjamin Franklin. In reality, his activities were more intense.
Methods of protection against counterfeiting
Key $100 protections include:
- Three-dimensional tape. When turning, the number “100” and the bells shift mutually (they appear on the tape itself).
- Inkwell with bell– its color changes to green when the banknote is tilted, and it can also appear and disappear.
- Watermark. Duplicates the portrait to the right of the main one.
- Security thread(vertically located through the weave). Visible in clear light. Glows pink in UV. The inscriptions “USA” and “100” are visible on it.
- Changing color scheme of denomination symbols. When tilted, the denomination in the lower right corner changes its color.
- Microprinting. The inscription “United States of America” on Franklin’s collar, “USA 100” near the watermark, and “One Hundred USA” on the left-right edges.
- Relief print. A roughness is felt on Franklin's left shoulder.
The banknote has blue and red fibrous weaves that are clearly visible through a magnifying glass and do not glow in ultraviolet light.
The magnetic layer is applied with special paint and consists of magnetic and non-magnetic paper parts. This particular element is often counterfeited, and therefore does not represent an important sign of authenticity.
Conclusion
100 dollars is one of the most protected banknotes from counterfeiting. On it we can observe the politician and inventor - Benjamin Franklin. The banknote has a design that is well recognizable due to its dimensions and color scheme.
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Who is on the hundred dollar bill?— I came across exactly the same question in one of the intellectual quizzes. Several answer options were proposed, but the correct one turned out to be FRANKLIN
Benjamin Franklin, if you meant the portrait on the front of the bill. Right there. just a little to the left is the silhouette of an eagle - the emblem of the US Federal Reserve, to the right are scales and keys (though this is not who, but what). And on the reverse side in front of the Independence Hall building there is a man standing under a lantern and some couple are making out at the main entrance to the aforementioned hall, but hardly anyone can see who they are... the quality of serial printing has not yet reached this level .
PS. I turned the hundred dollar bill a little more in my hands and didn’t find anyone else animated))). How I love to twirl it in my hands))
This is Benjamin Franklin, one of the founders of the independent American state (they are called the Founding Fathers). He was not the President of the United States. But he's not the only non-president to appear on US bills; the $10 features Hamilton, who was Secretary of the Treasury.
The $100 bill features Benjamin Franklin.
This is what this bill has looked like since 2011. Franklin's portrait has been on the $100 since 1928.
Benjamin Franklin was a politician, diplomat, inventor, scientist, journalist, and publisher. And only he was not a president, as some ordinary people think.
Franklin signed 3 important historical documents that underlie the formation of the United States as an independent state - the US Declaration of Independence, the US Constitution, and the Treaty of Versailles in 1783.
The name of the famous Benjamin Franklin appears on the one hundred dollar bill. This man made his historical contribution not only to the development of America, but also to other countries. He is the first American to become a member of the Russian Academy of Sciences.
The design of the 100 dollar bill doesn't look bad at all.
I didn’t think that this question might be more correct, someone might not know the answer to this question, but it turns out that many people don’t know. When I began to take an interest in young people, it turned out that this was true. The HUNDRED DOLLAR bill depicts Benjamin Franklin, a prominent politician and scientist and, by the way, a Freemason. The first American scientist to become a member of the Russian Academy of Sciences. As many people think, Franklin was never president of the United States. Featured on the $100 bill since 1914.
Honestly, it seems to me that for the hundred dollar bill they could have chosen a character with a more attractive appearance, but no one asked me at the moment when they decided to print hundred dollar bills with the image Benjamin Franklin.
I like the two-dollar bill better: in the sense that the whole gang of founding fathers is depicted there, one of whom was Benjamin Franklin... and now he proudly flaunts on the hundred-buck bill
The 100 dollar bill depicts Benjamin Franklin, a famous American scientist, inventor, politician and one of the leaders of the American War of Independence (1775-1783). His portrait has graced this banknote since 1928.
On August 2, 1776, Benjamin Franklin and 55 other diplomats signed three historical documents that established the United States as an independent nation. These documents are the US Declaration of Independence, the US Constitution and the Treaty of Versailles.
Benjamin Franklin's scientific achievements include the invention of the lightning rod.
The $100 bill has been America's largest reserve note since 1969. Although bills in larger denominations that were issued long before 1969 are still valid. Benjamin Franklin is on the front and Independence Hall is on the back.
The first $100 bills were issued in 1862, and Franklin's image appeared in 1914. The Financial Bureau of Printing and Engraving issued 1,785,000 $100 bills in 2009, which have a service life of 89 months.
In 2008, they planned to produce a new series of 100 dollar bills, but at the moment it is still in testing.
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What does a 100 dollar bill look like from different years and series of issues? History of the development of the American hundred dollars. What security features are used on the $100 bill? Read about all this below.
1. General information about $100
The 100 US dollar bill is the most popular in terms of the number of banknotes issued in the world. Now there are about 1.3 trillion. dollars in the form of one hundred dollars. Below we will look at the history of the development and appearance of banknotes, but for now let’s talk about general information about $100.
Currently, banknotes from 1996-2013 are in circulation. But if you come to the bank with an earlier issue, you will still be accepted according to the face value. However, few people will go to the bank with old banknotes, since numismatists will be willing to pay more than the face value for it.
The new $100 bills were supposed to be released on October 1, 2010, but the Federal Reserve reported some problems with the production of the bills. As a result, their release was delayed for 3 years.
The following denominations were and are printed in the USA: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100 dollars. Previously, there were banknotes of $500, $1000, $5000, $10,000 and $100,000 in small circulations, but such bills are not used among the population. They have great collectible value.
Since 1969, bills of $500, $1000, $5000, $10,000 and $100,000 have ceased to be issued altogether by order of President Nixon.
Dimensions and dimensions of a 100 US dollar bill:
- width 155.956 mm
- height 66.294 mm
- weight 1.4 g
- packs are formed in 100 pieces
2. Who is on the 100 dollar bill?
Currently, the $100 bill features a portrait of Benjamin Franklin (US scientist). His photograph dates back to 1923. Until this time, many people have been on the obverse of this bill.
The reverse side of the $100 bill features the Independence Hall building. It is also called the "Palace of Independence". Two important documents were signed here: the Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution.
Benjamin Franklin played a big role in American independence. This is a very important moment in US history.
Until 1923, $100 had other images: birds, admirals, governors' wives. Here's a small list:
- Lucy Peterson (wife of South Carolina Governor Francis Peterson)
- George Randolph (US Secretary of Defense)
- John Calhoun (First Vice President of the United States)
- George Washington (produced in Virginia)
- Joseph Brown (produced in North Carolina and Texas)
For reference:
On the reverse side of $5 there is a picture of the Lincoln Memorial, on $10 and $20 - the Treasury and the White House, on $50 - the Capitol.
The $100 serial number consists of 8 numbers and 3 letters:
- The first letter is the series number
- Second letter - indicates the Federal Reserve Bank
- Third letter - how many times this number was used in the series
8 digits simply indicate the serial number of the banknote in a given series.
3. What's on the $100 bill?
Let's take a point-by-point look at what is depicted on the 100 dollar bill. What are the distinctive features?
- Left side: Seal of the Federal Reserve System (FRS). Has black color.
- Above the seal is the letter and number of the federal bank that issued the banknote.
- Right side: Seal of the State Treasury (green).
- The serial number of the banknote (8 numbers and 3 letters) is located in the upper left and lower right corners.
- "FEDERAL RESERVE NOTE" is printed at the top of the serial number.
- "100" is written on the corners of the note.
- In the lower left corner is the checksum of the quadrant, and in the lower right of the portrait there is a control letter with the number of the cliche of the front side of the banknote.
- Below to the left of the portrait is the year of release "SERIES 2013".
- The signatures of the heads of the US Treasury and the US Department of the Treasury can be found below.
- In the lower right corner of the guilloche ornament is printed the verbal designation of the banknote's denomination.
- In the upper right part is the inscription "THE UNITED STATES AMERICA".
- The shelf life of American dollars is 89 months, after which they are withdrawn from circulation as they reach the bank.
- Consists of 75% cotton with the addition of linen.
- $100 will not tear if it is bent up to 4000 times.
- Damaged banknotes are replaced with new ones free of charge (but after examination).
- About 70% of all US bills issued are $100.
- They are the most counterfeited in the world.
- The production cost of one banknote is 14 cents (old samples cost 11 cents).
- The dollar has never been devalued.
- A total of 1.18 trillion are issued in circulation. dollars with a face value of $100.
- You can find out where the bill was printed as follows: if in the upper left corner of the front side to the right of 100 there are the letters “FW”, then the banknote was printed in Fort Worth (Texas), otherwise in Washington.
- The number of 100 dollar bills in the world is growing rapidly. According to the latest data, their number has increased by 42% over 5 years.
- The dollar is called "green" because it used to have a greenish color. It was the cheapest paint, and the color itself evoked trust and optimism. The new banknotes can be called “light blue”.
- All banknotes since 1862 are accepted for payment if 55% of the note area is retained.
5. The history of the appearance of 100 dollars
The history of 100 dollars has a long history. During its existence, it changed many times, the portraits of people on them changed. Consider the chronology of changes in one hundred dollars.
The $100 bill first appeared in the United States in 1862. The very first image on the banknote was a bald eagle:
In 1863, $100 included a portrait of Oliver Perry leaving his ship, the Lawrence.
In 1869 there was Abraham Lincoln with the symbolic image of "Reconstruction". This issue was also called “rainbow” due to the use of bright colors.
- James Monroe (1878)
- Thomas Benton (1880)
- David Farragut (1890)
Benjamin Franklin's portrait was first printed on a banknote in 1914
From the same bill, the physical size of the $100 bill was reduced by 30% to reduce production costs.
Since 1923, Benjamin Franklin has been firmly established on the one hundred dollar bill.
In 1950, it began to have a gray denomination number and a new treasury seal. The inscription "In God We Trust" has been on banknotes since 1963.
6. Security of the 100 US dollar bill
The $100 bill comes with a whole host of security features. The latest dramatic changes began in 2013, but first things first.
In 1991, microprinting and a metal security thread were applied. Since 1996, Franklin's portrait has received a watermark and the serial number has received an additional letter.
Starting on October 8, 2013, the United States introduced new 100 dollars with all modern security features:
- New watermarks
- Additional thread
- When turned, the bells transform into the number one hundred, and the one to the right of the portrait of Benjamin Franklin changes color to copper or green
- Three-dimensional protective tape, which is located to the right of the portrait, and an inkwell. When you turn the bill, you can see a bell in it. The ribbon is woven into the paper rather than printed on it
- Watermark in the form of a portrait
- Color changing number 100 (from copper to green)
- Relief print (Benjamin Franklin's shoulder)
- Microprinting ("THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" - on the collar of Benjamin Franklin's jacket. "USA 100" - around the free space containing a watermark in the form of a portrait. "ONE HUNDRED USA" - along the gold feather. The number "100" - along the edges of the banknote)
Due to this list of innovations, the cost of producing one bill increased by 3 cents.
Watch also the video “how to distinguish real 100 dollars from fake ones.”