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All Circulating Denominations. Each note includes security and design features unique to how the denomination is used in circulation. The U.S. government periodically redesigns Federal Reserve notes to make them easier to use, but more difficult to counterfeit.
composition of the paper. U.S. currency paper is a blend of 75 percent cotton and 25 percent linen. Color-shifting ink. Tilt the note to see the ink in the numbers on the lower right corner change color from copper to green on denominations of $10 and higher. The Bell in the Inkwell on the $100 note also changes from copper to green.
For denominations $5, $10, $20, $50, and $100, the note has a letter and number designation that corresponds to one of the 12 Federal Reserve Banks. The letter of each indicator matches the second letter of the serial number on the note.
From colonial to modern times, the United States has issued several types of banknotes with unique purposes, like paying taxes, earning interest on an investment, or buying goods. Early United States Money Designs and Symbols
Congress authorizes a new class of currency, known as “United States notes,” or “Legal Tender notes.” These notes are characterized by a red seal and serial number. They continue to circulate until 1971.
These printable coloring sheets of denominations $1, $2, $5, $10, $20, and $100 are intended for children, parents, and teachers. $1 Note (1963-Present) Explore security and design features of the $1 note, issued 1963-present.
The data tables below list the value and volume of U.S. currency in circulation calculated in billions. As of December 31, 2023, there was $2,259.3 billion in circulation, totaling 54.6 billion notes in volume.
In this episode, we uncover the history of the highest currency denomination the U.S. has ever printed and discuss whether it’s still in circulation.
Get a brief overview of U.S. currency, including the denominations and series in circulation, as well as the design process.
Order printed educational materials on U.S. currency in 24 languages. Training Course This interactive module is designed to instruct staff on currency-authentication processes.