What is 100 dollar bills background?

  • The $100 bill is the highest denomination of U.S. currency currently in production.
  • It features Benjamin Franklin on the front.
  • The current design was introduced in 2013 to deter counterfeiting.
  • The reverse side depicts Independence Hall.
  • Newer versions include enhanced security features like a 3-D security ribbon and a color-shifting bell in an inkwell.
  • Before the current design, various versions of the $100 bill existed, dating back to the earliest days of U.S. currency.
  • The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) is responsible for producing the $100 bill.
  • The bill's dimensions are approximately 2.61 inches in width and 6.14 inches in length.
  • The paper used is a special blend of 75% cotton and 25% linen.
  • While it's the largest denomination currently printed for general circulation, higher denominations like $500, $1,000, $5,000, and $10,000 bills were previously issued but are no longer in production.