The Federal Reserve today shipped billions of dollars in new $100 bills that incorporate a host of new security features designed to make them harder to counterfeit.

This 12-page booklet contains detailed information about the security and design features in the redesigned $100 note and those in the current-design $5, $10, $20, and $50 notes.

According to the official schedule, the new $100 bill will start circulating in 2034, allowing ample time for testing, optimization, and integration of the new features.

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This bill, titled the "Golden Age Act of 2025," proposes to make changes to the design of the $100 banknote in the United States. Below are the key components of the bill:

Jan 14, 2023 · The new 100 dollar bill includes several important changes, including enhanced security features and a redesigned look. The goal of these changes is to make it more difficult for criminals to produce accurate copies of the bill.

After years of production problems, the new $100 bill finally has a date of issue. It will start circulating on October 8th. (See also: Video on How to Spot Counterfeits)