The United States one hundred-dollar bill ($100) is a denomination of United States Currency. The redesigned $100 bill was unveiled on April 21, 2010, and the Federal Reserve Board will begin issuing the new bill on February 10, 2011. U.S. statesman, inventor, and diplomat Benjamin Franklin is currently featured on the reverse side of the bill. On the reverse of the banknote is an image of Independence Hall. The time on the clock according to the U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing, shows approximately 4:10.The numeral four on the clock face is incorrectly written as “IV” whereas the real Independence Hall clock face has “IIII”. The bill is one of two current notes that does not feature a President of the United States; the other is the United States ten-dollar bill, featuring Alexander Hamilton. It is the largest denomination that has been in circulation since July 14, 1969, when the larger denominations of $500, $1,000, $5,000, and $10,000 were retired. The average life of a $100 bill in circulation is 60 months (5 years) before it is replaced due to wear. Approximately 7% of all notes produced today are $100 bills.
The bills are also commonly referred to as “Benjamins” in reference to the use of Benjamin Franklin’s portrait on the denomination. They are also often referred to as “C-Notes” based on the Roman Numeral C which means 100.
One hundred-dollar bills are delivered by Federal Reserve Banks in mustard-colored straps ($10,000).
The Series 2009 $100 bill redesign was unveiled on April 21, 2010 and will be issued to the public on February 10, 2011.
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