![]() Ben Franklin: Despite not being a president, Ben Franklin has appeared on the $100 bill since 1914. Current counterfeiting techniques make duplicating the ribbon almost impossible. When you tilt the note, the bells inside the strip turn to 100s and back again as you move it. It’s actually woven into the paper and not printed on it. ![]() Blue Ribbon: This 3D ribbon is an added security feature to the bill. Ben Franklin’s Jacket Collar: In tiny print is “United States of America.” Timothy Geithner’s Signature: Since the bill was designed before Jacob Lew took office earlier this year, the notes feature Tim Geithner’s signature. In this case, “B2” happens to be the code for New York. Federal Reserve Indicator: The Federal Reserve Indicator signifies the issuing bank. Federal Reserve Note: Banknotes used in the United States. If there is no “F.W.” it was printed in Washington DC. FW Indicator: If an “F.W.” is present, it indicates the bill was printed in Fort Worth, Texas. Note Number Position : (*H3) Indicates which section of the plate the bill was printed on. ![]() Take a look at some of the new features you’ll see when it goes into circulation by the end of the year. In this installment we take a look at the new, soon-to-be-released $100 bill. In each edition of “Decoded” we take a recognizable item and break it down by explaining what everything on it means. ![]()
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