October 1, 2010
Federal Reserve Announces Delay in the Issue Date of Redesigned $100 Note
On October 1, the Federal Reserve Board announced a delay in the issue date of the redesigned $100 note. This new design incorporates cutting edge, anti-counterfeiting technologies and the Federal Reserve imposes strict quality controls to ensure that users of U.S. currency around the world receive the highest quality notes. The Bureau of Engraving and Printing manufactures Federal Reserve notes and has identified a problem with sporadic creasing of the paper during printing of the new $100 note, which was not apparent during extensive pre-production testing. As a consequence, the Federal Reserve will not have sufficient inventories to begin distributing the new $100 notes as planned.
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September 22, 2010
U.S. Government Video Explains the Art of Banknote Design
Washington, D.C. - September 22, 2010 - Using a new Web video, the U.S. government is explaining to consumers and businesses how new banknotes are developed. The video, "The Art of Banknote Design," is being released today on www.newmoney.gov, and is the third in a series of educational videos created to increase public awareness about the new $100 note prior to its entrance into circulation.
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August 18, 2010
U.S. Government Video Shows Businesses and Consumers How to Protect Against Counterfeit Currency
Washington, D.C. - August 18, 2010 - The U.S. government is helping businesses and consumers protect themselves against counterfeit currency with a new Web video – "How to Detect a Counterfeit" – released today on www.newmoney.gov. The downloadable video is the second in a series of educational videos created to increase public awareness about the new $100 note, which will begin circulating on February 10, 2011.
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July 21, 2010
U.S. Government Puts Public Education for New $100 Note into High Gear
Washington, D.C. - July 21, 2010 - Today, the U.S. government released the first in a series of educational videos, amplifying public education efforts for the new $100 note, which will begin circulating on February 10, 2011. The public education program kicked off in April with the unveiling of the new design for the $100 note and the launch of a new educational website.
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April 21, 2010
U.S. Government Unveils New Design for the $100 Note
Washington, D.C. - April 21, 2010 - Officials from the U.S. Department of the Treasury, the Federal Reserve Board and the United States Secret Service today unveiled the new design for the $100 note. Complete with advanced technology to combat counterfeiting, the new design for the $100 note retains the traditional look of U.S. currency.
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March 5, 2010
U.S. Government to Unveil New $100 Note on April 21
WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 5, 2010) - The new design for the $100 note will make its debut on Wednesday, April 21 during a ceremony at the Department of the Treasury's Cash Room. The U.S. government redesigns currency in order to stay ahead of counterfeiters and protect the public. Decisions about the redesign of each denomination are guided by the government's close evaluation of the range of ongoing counterfeit threats, whether from digital technology or traditional printing presses.
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March 13, 2008
A New $5 Bill Enters Circulation Today
Washington, D.C. - March 13, 2008 - The first new $5 bill was issued by the Federal Reserve today during a commemorative transaction at President Lincoln's Cottage at the Soldiers' Home in Washington, D.C., a historic site used by the former president as a White House summer retreat.
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February 12, 2008
First New $5 Bill to Be Spent at President Lincoln's Cottage on March 13th
Washington, D.C. - February 12, 2008 - The first redesigned $5 bill, which will continue to feature the portrait of President Abraham Lincoln, will enter circulation on March 13 and will be spent at the gift shop of President Lincoln's Cottage at the Soldiers' Home in Washington, D.C.
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