New $5 Bills Released into Circulation

[Thebazile78]

In order to better discourage counterfeiters, the United States Bureau of Printing and Engraving has released a brand-new $5 bill into circulation, today (3/13/2008.)

Some of the new security features include dual watermarks, a shifted security band and the use of a large number "5" on the back of the bill ... printed in high-contrast PURPLE ink.

I've often said that US money is some of the most boring in the world, but I've since changed my opinion ... the new $10, $20 and $50 bills were prettier than past bills and reminded me of foreign currencies with all of their colors.

Read more about the new $5 bills ... and access a nifty interactive overview of the new features at the Bureau of Printing and Engraving's website. (http://www.moneyfactory.gov/newmoney/)

[A.J.]

I like the design. However, I don't know why we use those embedded images you have to hold up to the light to see. For example, here's the Saudi Riyal. The left hand side has said image:

http://www.banknoteworld.com/banknotes/saudi_arabia/SaudiArabiaPNew-1Riyal-2007_f.jpg

EDIT: OK, the new bills have such an image but it's not as prominent as in other currencies like the riyal.

[Yerdaddy]

I like the design. However, I don't know why we use those embedded images you have to hold up to the light to see. For example, here's the Saudi Riyal. The left hand side has said image:

http://www.banknoteworld.com/banknotes/saudi_arabia/SaudiArabiaPNew-1Riyal-2007_f.jpg

EDIT: OK, the new bills have such an image but it's not as prominent as in other currencies like the riyal.

Like their women!

[keithy_19]

I've often said that US money is some of the most boring in the world, but I've since changed my opinion ... the new $10, $20 and $50 bills were prettier than past bills and reminded me of foreign currencies with all of their colors.


I don't like the Euro much. But I like the currency used in Scotland.

[scottinnj]

I'd like some samples of the new bills the mint is making. You know to compare and match, like wallpaper swatches.




What, nothing?

[KC2OSO]

www.moneyfactory.gov what a great site. Thanks. I just pissed away an hour there.
Poor Abe didn't make the watermark though. Too bad. Wonder why they put a big "5" where Abe's head should be.

[scottinnj]

Wonder why they put a big "5" where Abe's head should be.


To distract Boothe. OOPS, too late.

[TooLowBrow]

i just learned that us currency was once much bigger, bills were 7 or 8 inches wide

[SatCam]

i just learned that us currency was once much bigger, bills were 7 or 8 inches wide

I just checked... it isnt ................. trust me