U.S. dollar

Currency code: ISO 4217 — USD (840); symbol — $
Issuer: Federal Reserve System of the United States
Banknote denominations: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100 dollars
Notes: Redesigned notes (issued since 1996–2013) with an expanded set of security features; portraits of U.S. presidents on the obverse.

Banknote Security Features

  1. Watermark — a portrait matching the one printed on the note, visible from both sides when held to light.
  2. Security thread — a vertical polymer thread printed with the denomination, glows under UV light (colour differs by denomination).
  3. Colour-shifting ink — the numeral in the corner changes colour when the note is tilted (all denominations except $5).
  4. 3-D security ribbon and the «Bell in the Inkwell» feature — found only on the $100 note.
  5. Microprinting around the portrait and along the border of the note.
  6. Intaglio printing — raised, tactile elements in the portrait and text.
  7. Unique serial number and the seal of the issuing Federal Reserve Bank.