Money
Two dollar bill
The back of the $2 Federal Reserve note features an engraving of John Trumbull's painting, "The Signing of the Declaration of Independence." Although the original painting depicts 47 men, space constraints meant that only 42 could appear on the note.
Ten dollar bill
The current design $10 note entered circulation on March 2, 2006, and features subtle background colors of orange, yellow, and red. The $10 note includes an embedded security thread that glows orange when illuminated by UV light. When held to light, a portrait watermark of Alexander Hamilton is visible from both sides of the note. In addition, the note includes a color-shifting numeral 10 in the lower right corner of the note.
Ten thousand dollar bill
Face on $10,000 ten thousand dollar bill: Salmon P. Chase. Interesting to know, the $10,000 is the highest paper money which can be used by people. There are less than 350 $10,000 dollar bills out there, which makes them very rare! They were printed in late 1920s and early 1930s. The collector value is 3x the amount printed on ten thousand dollar bill.
Nickel
Jefferson Nickel (1938 to date) - Jefferson Nickels are United States Five Cent coins. They were first produced in 1938. They are still produced today. This coin was the third coin made by the United States that featured a US President. Thomas Jefferson is on the obverse (front) of the coin. The reverse (back) of the coin shows Monticello, Jefferson's famous home in Virginia.
Penny
Lincoln Cents (1909 to date) - It is the longest-running US coin series as well as being very popular in United States Coin Collecting. The Lincoln cent replaced the Indian Head Penny in 1909 and is still being produced today.
One thousand dollar bills
President on $1,000 one thousand dollar bill: Grover Cleveland Most expensive $1,000 bill: Grand Watermelon
Hundred thousand dollar bill
President on $100,000 one hundred thousand dollar bill: Woodrow Wilson. The $100,000 dollar bill was only printed in 1930s. The note is still legal tender today, even though it has not been seen in circulation for more than 50 years. These one hundred thousand dollar bills were only used between banks in their transactions and therefore are extremely rare.
Five thousand dollar bills
President on $5,000 five thousand dollar bill: James Madison. $5000 dollar bill was only printed in late 1920s and early 1930s. Only about 300 of $5,000 dollar bills still exist.
Five hundred dollar bill
President on $500 five hundred dollar bill: William McKinley
Dime
Roosevelt Dime (1946 to date) - The Roosevelt Dime was made to honor the 32nd President of the United States, Franklin Delano Roosevelt. The dime was chosen as the coin to bear his likeness because of all the work he did to help found and promote the March of Dimes.
One hundred dollar bill
The current design $100 note is the latest denomination of U.S. currency to be redesigned, and it was issued on October 8, 2013. The current design $100 note features additional security features including a 3-D Security Ribbon and color-shifting Bell in the Inkwell. The $100 note also includes a portrait watermark of Benjamin Franklin that is visible from both sides of the note when held to light. Independence Hall on back.
Twenty dollar bill
The current design $20 note first entered circulation on October 9, 2003, and features subtle background colors of green and peach. The $20 note includes an embedded security thread that glows green when illuminated by UV light. When held to light, a portrait watermark of President Jackson is visible from both sides of the note. In addition, the note includes a color-shifting numeral 20 in the lower right corner of the note.
Fifty dollar bill
The current design $50 note first entered circulation on September 28, 2004 and features subtle background colors of blue and red. The $50 note includes an embedded security thread that glows yellow when illuminated by UV light. When held to light, a portrait watermark of President Grant is visible from both sides of the note. In addition, the note includes a color-shifting numeral 50 in the lower right corner of the note.
Five dollar bill
The current-design $5 note entered circulation on March 13, 2008, and features subtle background colors of light purple and gray. The $5 note includes an embedded security thread that glows blue when illuminated by UV light. Two watermarks are featured in the $5 note, and they are visible from both sides of the note when held to light. Look for a vertical pattern of three numeral 5s to the left of the portrait and a large numeral 5 located in the blank space to the right of the portrait.
One dollar bill
The first $1 Federal Reserve note was issued in 1963, and its design—featuring President George Washington and the Great Seal of the United States—remains unchanged.
Half-dollar. 50 cent piece.
Though not commonly used today, half dollar coins have a long history of heavy use alongside other denominations of coinage, but have faded out of general circulation for many reasons. They were produced in fairly large quantities until the year 2002, when the U.S. Mint ceased production of the coin for general circulation.
Quarter
Washington Quarter (1932 to date) - The Washington type of US quarters was actually intended to be a commemorative issue to mark the 200th anniversary of the birth of George Washington. It was designed by a New York sculptor by the name of John Flanagan. His initials 'JF' can be found at the base of Washington's neck. Early issues, 1932-1964, were silver quarters weighing 6.25 grams and were composed of 90% silver and 10% copper. With a diameter of 24.3 mm and a reeded edge, these early silver quarters were minted in Philadelphia, Denver and San Francisco. Washington quarters dated 1965 to date are clad coinage with an outer layer of 75% copper and 25% nickel and an inner core of pure copper. They weigh 5.67 grams with a diameter of 24.3 mm and a reeded edge.
