1990
$100 United States Notes were last printed in 1969 and last issued in 1971. 1990: The first new-age anti-counterfeiting measures were introduced under Series 1990 with microscopic printing around Franklin’s portrait and a metallic security strip on the left side of the bill.
What does the blue stripe on the $100 bill mean?
It’s actually part of a security feature designed to help tell real $100s from fake ones. Tilt the bill, and designs along the strip change from bells — as in, Liberty Bells — to the number “100,” in moving patterns. In fact, the blue ribbon has nothing to do with printing — it’s actually woven onto to the paper.
Where is the security strip on the new 100 dollar bill?
The Security Strip: That blue ribbon is part of a pair: If you hold the note to the light, there is another embedded thread on the other side of the Benjamin Franklin portrait that reads “USA” and “100.”. If you hold the bill up to ultraviolet light, this tread glows pink.
What do you need to know about the 100 dollar bill?
4. The Security Strip: That blue ribbon is part of a pair: If you hold the note to the light, there is another embedded thread on the other side of the Benjamin Franklin portrait that reads “USA” and “100.” If you hold the bill up to ultraviolet light, this tread glows pink.
What is the value of a 1950 dollar bill?
Value Series Extremely Fine MS 63 Uncirculated 1950B $125 $200-225 1950C $125 $200 1950D $125 $175 1950E $175-200 $275-300
What’s the Liberty Bell on the new 100 dollar bill?
The Bell in the Inkwell: The other bold additions to the front of the bill are a feathered quill and a copper inkwell. If you tilt the note, there’s a Liberty Bell hidden inside the inkwell that shifts from cooper to green. 6. All Gold Everything: This is a $100 bill we’re talking about, after all. Let’s make it fancy!
