Get ready to see some serious green! The $100 bill has been upgraded and it’s now in color. That’s right, you heard me correctly. The founding father of the United States and one of the most recognizable faces in the world just got a makeover. Take a look for yourself:
The New $100 Bill
What used to be a boring, old, green piece of paper is now a vibrant and exciting addition to your wallet. But, let’s be real, who actually has a $100 bill just floating around in their wallet?
Why the Change?
Well, the United States government decided to change up the design of the $100 bill for two main reasons: security and technology.
First, the new design includes advanced security features that make it much more difficult to counterfeit. These include watermarks, security threads, and special ink that changes colors when tilted.
Second, the new design incorporates some pretty nifty technology. For example, the blue 3D security ribbon on the front of the bill is actually made up of thousands of tiny lenses that create a hologram-like effect when moved. And, on the back of the bill, you’ll find a special gold ink that looks green when viewed at an angle. Talk about high tech!
What Else is New?
Aside from the security and technology upgrades, there are a few other changes to the $100 bill that you might not have noticed. For one, Benjamin Franklin’s face has been moved to the left side of the bill. Additionally, there’s a new image of Independence Hall on the back of the bill that’s larger and in a different location than it used to be.
But, the most exciting change (in my opinion) is the addition of a little orange quill and inkwell image to the right of the watermark. This is a nod to the United States’ founding and the importance of the written word. I don’t know about you, but I think it’s pretty cool.
Final Thoughts
So, there you have it. The $100 bill just got a major upgrade and is now more secure and technologically advanced than ever before. And, let’s be honest, it looks pretty darn cool too. Maybe one day I’ll have a $100 bill to admire in person. Until then, I’ll stick with my boring old twenties.
