Despite the upcoming changes, current $100 bills will remain valid This assurance from the authorities is crucial for maintaining public confidence in the currency Meet the new $100 goes into circulation tuesday It still features the familiar portrait of ben franklin, but comes with a host of new security features. The bill is one of two denominations printed today that does not feature a president of the united states, the other being the $10 bill, featuring alexander hamilton The series 2009 $100 bill redesign was unveiled on april 21, 2010, and was issued to the public on october 8, 2013.
In their continued fight against counterfeit currency, the federal reserve and the bureau of engraving and printing are planning to both redesign and enhance security features on the cash currency.
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