The Future of the American Currency

By: Taylor Pineda 

People have not hesitated to express their opinions about the newly released $100.00 bill. It includes more holographic elements and patriotic designs than the previous bills.

Benjamin Franklin still predominantly shows a sly smirk on the front of the bill, but many people can’t help but notice that the oval shape framing the faces of the past presidents is absent on the 2013 bill.

The top of Franklin’s shoulder is exposed and the picture itself is off center. Perhaps the American 2013 100 dollar bill is more modern than past bills? Perhaps a new bill means a new economy? Either way, the bill takes America a step in the direction of the colorful Euro and other currencies that are more elaborate.

The flashy new bill also features new anti-counterfeiting measures. The most notable changes are a blue 3D security ribbon with images of bells and 100s, and a color-changing bell in an inkwell. It will be interesting to see if other American currencies will begin being printed with similar features.