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Newly Designed Currency

On April 21, 2010, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (FRB), the United States Secret Service (USSS), and the United States Department of the Treasury’s Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) unveiled the new design for the $100 note, which Federal Reserve Banks will distribute.

New Currency Podcasts and Educational Materials

To prepare businesses and consumers for the introduction of the new design, the FRB, USSS, and BEP have developed a range of educational materials, including training DVDs, brochures, and an interactive digital note, all of which are available on the BEP website (Off-site Link).

Press Releases

• New $100 note unveiled (Off-site Link)
• Federal Reserve announces delay in the issue date of redesigned $100 note (Off-site Link)

Video Update

Learn more about the progress being made towards introducing the new $100 note by viewing a video update on the Federal Reserve Board's website.

• Progress Update: The New $100 Note (Off-site Link)

Educational Podcasts

Six podcast videos will be available via the BEP website (Off-site Link) and will explore topics such as how to detect a counterfeit note, the art of banknote design and how new notes enter circulation. These episodes will feature guests from the Federal Reserve Board, the United States Secret Service and the Bureau of Engraving and Printing.

• The New $100 Note Podcast Series Episode 1: Introduction to the $100 Note (Off-site Link)
• The New $100 Note Podcast Series Episode 2: How To Detect A Counterfeit (Off-site Link)
• The New $100 Note Podcast Series Episode 3: The Art of Banknote Design (Off-site Link)

eNewsletters

The first edition of The $100 BankNote, a periodic electronic newsletter carrying news and information of the new $100 note, is now available. Go to the BEP website (Off-site Link) and click on “Email Updates” to join the subscription list.

• $100 BankNote Issue #1 (Off-site Link)
• $100 BankNote Issue #2 (Off-site Link)

For More Information

To learn more about the new $100s or to order free educational materials, please visit the BEP website (Off-site Link).

For questions about the newly designed $100 bills or other FedCash^® Services inquiries, please consult your local FedCash Services contact.