Benjamin's New Look

According to NewMoney.gov, the $100  bill is the next United States bill to be completely remodeled. Not only will the new bills resonate with a new style, but many security features will be added. Two of the security features include a blue 3D ribbon, and the liberty bell hidden inside the golden ink well. The blue ribbon is actually woven into the bill, not printed. The gold inkwell can be tilted, and the color can shift to reveal a liberty bell inside. These are two easily identified, but effective, changes that will prevent counterfeits. Also, several parts of the bill will include micro printing, which is extremely hard to see with the naked eye. Some areas where micro printing have been added are: around Benjamin’s collar, in a blank space near the watermark, and also around the feather quill. Not only will the "100" on the bill be written in gold, but it will also shift color when tilted back and forth.

The new $100 dollar bill will not only be flashy, but also much harder to copy. The new bill has gone into circulation, and you might see one for yourself. Benjamin Franklin has been completely redesigned, and he looks better than ever.

-Dylan Crigger