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The Ultimate Guide to the US Dollar Bill

Everything from the 1 dollar bill to the 1000 dollar bill, including the new 100 dollar bill security features, collector value tips, and who is on each denomination.

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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 appears on the 2 dollar bill, with the Declaration of Independence engraving on the reverse. Learn how much a 2 dollar bill is worth and why collectors seek bicentennial notes.

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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 is on the 5 dollar bill. Modern notes feature watermarks, a security thread, and microprinting to deter counterfeiting.

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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 appears on the 10 dollar bill, with the US Treasury Building on the reverse. The $10 note includes color-shifting ink and a security thread.

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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 is on the 20 dollar bill, with the White House on the reverse. The $20 remains one of the most used denominations in circulation.

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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 is on the 50 dollar bill, and the US Capitol anchors the reverse. Collectors watch for low serial numbers and error notes.

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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 is on the 100 dollar bill. The new 100 dollar bill includes a blue 3D security ribbon and color-shifting bell in the inkwell.

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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

Is there a 500 dollar bill? Yes. The $500 bill is a historic high denomination featuring William McKinley in later series and is now rarely seen outside collections.

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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 1000 dollar bill is a historic high denomination featuring Grover Cleveland. It remains legal tender but is primarily held by collectors today.

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Who is on the 100 dollar bill?

Benjamin Franklin appears on the $100 bill, paired with advanced security features like the blue 3D ribbon.

Who is on the 20 dollar bill?

Andrew Jackson is on the $20 bill. Redesign updates are often discussed in US currency news.

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