2026 US Currency Guide

The Ultimate Guide to the US Dollar Bill

Your comprehensive 2026 resource for all US currency denominations. From the everyday $1 bill to the rare $1000 note, discover current security features, authentication methods, collector values, and the history behind each portrait.

Obverse of the US 1 dollar bill showing George Washington
Obverse: George Washington portrait.
Reverse of the US 1 dollar bill showing the Great Seal of the United States
Reverse: Great Seal of the United States.
$2

2 Dollar Bill

Thomas Jefferson graces the $2 bill, America's most misunderstood denomination. Despite myths about rarity, these bills remain in production in 2026. The Declaration of Independence scene on the reverse makes this a favorite among collectors, especially 1976 bicentennial editions.

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Obverse of the US 2 dollar bill showing Thomas Jefferson
Obverse: Thomas Jefferson portrait.
Reverse of the US 2 dollar bill showing the Declaration of Independence scene
Reverse: Declaration of Independence engraving.
$5

5 Dollar Bill

Abraham Lincoln's portrait dominates the $5 bill, paired with the Lincoln Memorial. As of 2026, enhanced security features include embedded security threads that glow blue under UV light, watermarks visible from both sides, and color-shifting ink numerals.

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Obverse of the US 5 dollar bill showing Abraham Lincoln
Obverse: Abraham Lincoln portrait.
Reverse of the US 5 dollar bill showing the Lincoln Memorial
Reverse: Lincoln Memorial.
$10

10 Dollar Bill

Alexander Hamilton, the nation's first Treasury Secretary, remains on the $10 bill in 2026. The Treasury Building adorns the reverse. Recent series feature orange, yellow, and red background colors, plus an embedded security thread that glows orange under UV light.

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Obverse of the US 10 dollar bill showing Alexander Hamilton
Obverse: Alexander Hamilton portrait.
Reverse of the US 10 dollar bill showing the US Treasury Building
Reverse: US Treasury Building.
$20

20 Dollar Bill

Andrew Jackson continues to appear on the $20 bill as of March 2026, with the White House on the reverse. This remains America's most commonly dispensed ATM denomination. Security features include color-shifting "20" numerals and a security thread that glows green under UV light.

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Obverse of the US 20 dollar bill showing Andrew Jackson
Obverse: Andrew Jackson portrait.
Reverse of the US 20 dollar bill showing the White House
Reverse: The White House.
$50

50 Dollar Bill

Ulysses S. Grant's portrait appears on the $50 bill, with the US Capitol on the reverse. In 2026, these notes feature subtle background colors of blue and red, microprinting, and a security thread that glows yellow under UV light. Star notes and low serial numbers command premium prices.

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Obverse of the US 50 dollar bill showing Ulysses S. Grant
Obverse: Ulysses S. Grant portrait.
Reverse of the US 50 dollar bill showing the US Capitol
Reverse: US Capitol.
$100

100 Dollar Bill

Benjamin Franklin adorns the $100 bill, America's most sophisticated banknote. The current design, still in circulation in 2026, features the revolutionary blue 3D security ribbon with moving bells and 100s, plus a color-shifting bell in the copper inkwell that turns green when tilted.

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Obverse of the US 100 dollar bill showing Benjamin Franklin and the blue security ribbon
Obverse: Benjamin Franklin with blue 3D ribbon.
Reverse of the US 100 dollar bill showing Independence Hall
Reverse: Independence Hall.
$500

500 Dollar Bill

The $500 bill, discontinued in 1969, remains legal tender in 2026. William McKinley appears on most surviving examples. While technically spendable, these notes trade far above face value—pristine examples can fetch $2,000-$10,000+ at auction depending on series and condition.

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Historic US 500 dollar bill from the 1869 Legal Tender series
1869 Legal Tender series (obverse).
Historic US 500 dollar bill from the 1918 Federal Reserve Note series
1918 Federal Reserve Note (obverse).
$1000

1000 Dollar Bill

The $1,000 bill features Grover Cleveland and was last printed in 1945. In 2026, these rare notes are museum pieces and serious collector items. While still legal tender, they typically sell for $3,000-$30,000+ depending on condition, with uncirculated examples commanding the highest premiums.

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Who is on the 100 dollar bill?

Benjamin Franklin, founding father and polymath, appears on the $100 bill. The current series features cutting-edge anti-counterfeiting technology including the blue 3D security ribbon woven into the paper itself.

Who is on the 20 dollar bill?

Andrew Jackson, the 7th US President, remains on the $20 bill as of 2026. The Treasury continues evaluating potential redesigns to honor diverse historical figures while maintaining security standards.

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