All copies issued by the United States Federal Reserve since 1914 are true, how to recognize them.
Currently, and particularly in our country, there is enormous concern about the 100 dollar bill design. Among buyers and sellers there is usually some misgivings about older specimens, being the “small face” the most underrated, even in its value.
For this reason, the authorities frequently announce that there should be no difference in the price of tickets. In any case, one of the reasons why older designs are targeted is their security measures, which were reinforced starting in 2014.
Treasury Department.
Small face dollar: these are the security measures to avoid counterfeit bills
That is why it is important to verify each of the security measures of the small face 100 dollar bill to avoid all kinds of confusion and scams. First of all, it must be clarified that the first of the examples of this value was issued in 1914, and that in 1929 the size changed and was reduced by a few millimeters.
That said, we review the security measures. First, to the left of the portrait of Benjamin Franklin you can see the seal of the Federal Reserve Bank. To touch, it is recommended to run your finger under the portrait on the front to appreciate the distinctive texture that the banknotes achieve thanks to the relief printing.
In this sense, it is necessary to clarify the composition of the paper, which is 3 quarters cotton and 1 quarter linen, with red and blue security fibers. To the right of the portrait is the seal representing the United States Department of the Treasury. Finally, we find the serial number in the lower left sector. This combination of numbers and letters is unique, so if it is repeated we are dealing with a fake bill.
Source: Ambito
