The New Color of Money: Safer. Smarter. More Secure. In keeping with the strategy of maintaining the security of our currency by enhancing the designs every 7 – 10 years, a new series of U.S. currency will be issued, beginning with the $20 note later this year, followed by the $50 and $100 notes 12 – 18 months later. For more information about the new currency designs, please click here.