Press releases are organized by denomination, with all archived releases about the new $10 note appearing first, followed by press releases about the $50 note and then the $20 note.
$5 Press Releases
December 13, 2007
REDESIGNED $5 BILL TO ENTER CIRCULATION MARCH 13
Vending Machines Prepare to Accept New $5 Bill
WASHINGTON - December 13, 2007 - The newly designed $5 bill will enter circulation on March 13, 2008, the Federal Reserve Board and U.S. Treasury announced today. This alerts businesses that manufacture and use vending and self-checkout machines that they have 90 days to adapt their machines to accept the new bill.
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September 20, 2007
New $5 Bill Debuts During "Wi-5" Event
WASHINGTON - September 20, 2007 - The U.S. government today digitally unveiled a new, more secure design for the $5 bill that will be issued and enter circulation in early 2008. A new $100 bill will follow. This is the first time in history that U.S. paper money has ever been unveiled entirely online.
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August 21, 2007
New U.S. $5 Bill Will Get a Digital Debut on September 20
WASHINGTON - August 21, 2007 - For the first time, a redesigned denomination of U.S. currency will be digitally unveiled when a new $5 bill design is revealed on September 20, 2007.
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June 29, 2006
THE U.S. TREASURY, FEDERAL RESERVE AND U.S. SECRET SERVICE ANNOUNCE THE REDESIGN OF THE $5 BILL
WASHINGTON - June 29, 2006 - The U.S. government announced today that it plans to redesign the $5 bill as part of ongoing security enhancements to U.S. currency. Officials said redesigning the $5 bill will help update and protect U.S. currency.
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$10 Press Releases
March 2, 2006
REDESIGNED $1O NOTE STARTS CIRCULATING TODAY
U.S. Treasury, Federal Reserve Board and U.S. Secret Service Officials Spend First New $10 at the National Archives
WASHINGTON, D.C. - March 2, 2006 - The redesigned $10 note entered circulation today at the National Archives, home of the U.S. Constitution, which figures prominently in the new note's design.
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November 7, 2005
The U.S. Treasury's Bureau of Engraving and Printing and the U.S. Federal Reserve Board Conduct Series of Training Seminars on U.S. Currency in Latin America November 7-11
Continues International Public Education Program on Redesigned U.S. Currency
Washington, D.C - November 7, 2005 - The U.S. government is conducting a series of training seminars in Latin America for financial institutions, law enforcement and other organizations that handle U.S. currency on a regular basis. The seminars will provide information about redesigned U.S. currency, including the design and security features of the new U.S. $10 note, and its efforts to stay ahead of counterfeiters.
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October 25, 2005
U.S. Government Launches International Currency Training Seminar in Toronto
The U.S. Treasury's Bureau of Engraving and Printing and the U.S. Federal Reserve Board Conducts Training Seminar on Redesigned U.S. Currency
Toronto, Canada - October 25, 2005 -The U.S. government conducted a training seminar today for financial institutions, law enforcement and other organizations regularly involved with U.S. currency to provide information about its redesigned currency, including the design and security features of the new U.S. $10 note, and its efforts to stay ahead of counterfeiters.
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September 28, 2005
$10 Note Gets a New Look
Third Note in Series Set for Introduction in Early 2006. The Latest Addition to The New Color of Money is Safer, Smarter and More Secure.
New York, NY - September 28, 2005 -The U.S. government today unveiled a new, more secure design for the $10 note that will enter circulation in early 2006. Highlighted by images of the Statue of Liberty's torch and the words "We the People" from the U.S. Constitution, the new $10 note incorporates easy-to-use security features for people to check their money and subtle background colors in shades of orange, yellow and red.
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April 4, 2005
Coming Next: A Newly Redesigned $10 Note
Safer, Smarter and More Secure $10 Note Expected To Enter Circulation in Early 2006
Washington, DC - April 4, 2005 - Much like the redesigned $20 and $50 notes that have been issued over the last two years, the $10 denomination will be the next note slated for a make-over by the Treasury's Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP). The newly designed $10 note is scheduled to be issued by the Federal Reserve in early 2006.
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$20 Press Releases
October 9, 2003
More Secure, Colorful $20 Bill Makes Its DebutNEW YORK CITY - The most secure currency in U.S. history was introduced into the economy today, as a redesigned, colorful $20 bill was issued by the Federal Reserve.
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September 9, 2003
Department Of The Treasury And Federal Reserve Announce Date Of Issue For Series 2004 $20 Note
Washington, DC - The first redesigned Series 2004 $20 notes, featuring background colors and improved security features, will be issued October 9, the U.S. government announced today. On the day of issue, the Federal Reserve will begin distributing the new notes to the public through the nation's commercial banks.
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August 19, 2003
BEP Prints 100 Millionth Newly Designed $20 Note at the Western Currency Facility
Fort Worth, Texas - Area Leaders, Media Watch 100 Millionth Newly Designed $20 Note Roll Off the Press; Get Sneak Preview of Coming Tour and Visitor Center Attraction at Western Currency Facility
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July 15, 2003
Government Education Efforts on New Currency Begin in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS - Officials from the Federal Reserve, the Bureau of Engraving and Printing and the U.S. Secret Service kicked-off a series of education seminars today for employees of the gaming and banking industries.
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May 13, 2003
U.S. Unveils New $20 Note With Background Colors
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. government officials today unveiled a new $20 note design with enhanced security features and subtle background colors. The new design is part of an ongoing effort to stay ahead of the counterfeiting of U.S. currency.
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June 20, 2002
U.S. Treasury and Federal Reserve Announce Plans for Redesigned Notes
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In keeping with their strategy of maintaining the security of Federal Reserve notes by enhancing the design of U.S. currency every seven to ten years, the Department of the Treasury's Bureau of Engraving and Printing (Bureau) and the Federal Reserve Board today announced plans to release the next generation of redesigned notes, with improved security features to deter counterfeiting.
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$50 Press Releases
September 28, 2004
Safer, Smarter, More Secure $50 Bill Issued
Banks to Begin Distributing the Redesigned Note Today
Washington, DC - September 28, 2004 - Redesigned $50 notes arrive at banks beginning today ready to make their way into circulation and consumer wallets. Today marks the day the Federal Reserve System distributes the new note to banks and thus into the public's hands.
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July 13, 2004
Government Education Program Reaches Cash-Handlers In Atlantic City
Atlantic City, N.J. - July 13, 2004 - The Treasury's Bureau of Engraving and Printing, the Federal Reserve and the U. S. Secret Service introduced cash-handlers today to the enhanced security features of the redesigned $50 note being issued this fall. The educational session, hosted by the Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa in Atlantic City, N.J., provided cash-handlers in the gaming and banking communities in addition to law enforcement officials an opportunity to get a first-hand look at the security features of the new $50 note. Government officials were on-site to answer questions about the new design and the note's security features-including a watermark, security thread and color-shifting ink.
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June 30, 2004
U.S. Businesses, Banks, And Cash-Handling Equipment Manufacturers Get Final Alert To Prepare For New $50 Note
Washington, DC - June 30, 2004 - The redesigned Series 2004 $50 notes, featuring subtle background colors of blue and red, images of a waving American flag and a small metallic silver-blue star, will be issued beginning on September 28, the U.S. government announced today. On the day of issue, the Federal Reserve Banks will begin distributing the new notes to the public through commercial banks.
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April 26, 2004
U.S. Unveils New $50 Note With Background Colors
FT. WORTH, TX - April 26, 2004 - U.S. government officials from the Department of the Treasury, the Federal Reserve and the United States Secret Service, today unveiled the new $50 note design with enhanced security features, and subtle background colors of blue and red, and images of a waving American flag and a small metallic silver-blue star.
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