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The Federal Reserve announced that the new $100 note will be placed into circulation on October 8, 2013. All of POS Supply Solution’s Currency Counters and Counterfeit Detectors will work with the new $100 note.
Security Features and Changes to the New $100 Bill
The new security features make it easy to check the new $100 note in seconds. Learn how to use the two advanced security features: the 3-D Security Ribbon and Bell in the Inkwell. All U.S. currency remains legal tender, so you do not need to trade in old-design notes for the new ones.
3-D Security Ribbon: Blue ribbon woven into the note with alternating bells and 100s that shift as you bend the bill
Bell in the Inkwell: Color shifting bell changes from copper to green
Portrait Watermark: Faint watermark appears on the right when held up to the light
Security Thread: Vertical left of portrait and pink under UV light
Color Shifting 100: Color shifting 100 on the front changes from copper to green
Raised Printing: There is raised printing throughout the bill which is noticeable to the touch
Gold 100: Large gold 100 on the back of the bill to help those with visual impairments
Microprinting:
· The United States of America – Benjamin Franklin’s collar
· USA 100 – Around the watermark
· One Hundred USA – Along the golden quill
· 100s – Note borders Philadelphia’s Independence Hall rear view & the clock time is changed to 10:30
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