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The New $5 Bill. Safer. Smarter. More Secure.

Redesigned $5 Bill Entered Circulation on March 13, 2008

 

The $5 bill, which has been redesigned to help foil counterfeiters, includes two new watermarks and an enhanced security thread that will help businesses and consumers validate the new bills.

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The New $100 Bill

The $100 bill is the next denomination slated for a new design, after the $5 bill. An official introduction date has not been set.

Materials to Download

Educational materials about the redesigned United States currency are available for training to download for education and consumer awareness purposes.

Interactive Bills

Explore an interactive presentation about the redesigned $5 Interactive Bill - opens Flash file in new window, $10 Interactive Bill - opens Flash file in new window, $20 Interactive Bill - opens Flash file in new window, and $50 Interactive Bill - opens Flash file in new window bills. Visit the Digital Resources page to download podcasts and other materials.

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