How Will the New High-Tech $100 Bill Affect Counterfeiting?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the introduction of a new high-tech $100 bill, focusing on its features designed to prevent counterfeiting and the general public's reactions to these changes. The scope includes conceptual aspects of currency design and practical implications for counterfeiting.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants mention that the new $100 bill includes high-tech features intended to make counterfeiting more difficult.
  • One participant expresses skepticism about the effectiveness of these features, claiming they do not change color as advertised.
  • Another participant humorously questions the appearance of Ben Franklin on the bill, suggesting he looks impatient or annoyed.
  • There is a light-hearted exchange about the availability of the new bill in ATMs, with one participant noting they have never received a $100 bill from an ATM.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a mix of curiosity and skepticism regarding the new bill's features, with no clear consensus on their effectiveness or the public's perception of the bill's design.

Contextual Notes

Some claims about the bill's features are based on promotional information, and there are varying personal experiences related to the availability of the bill in ATMs.

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New "high tech" $100 on the way!

The new $100 bill: Same old face, with some high-tech tweaks meant to thwart counterfeiters.

After a three-year hiatus due to production delays, Americans will finally be getting the new $100 bill in their ATMs and bank accounts on October 8, the Federal Reserve said Wednesday.

The new bill will have several features the Fed says will make life difficult for counterfeiters, but should help retailers identify fakes.

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http://www.nbcnews.com/business/new-high-tech-100-bill-coming-october-6C9577543
 
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Greg, how about you send me one ... I want to check it out :smile:
 
phinds said:
Greg, how about you send me one ... I want to check it out :smile:

Sure! I'll ring up my DPRK contact :D
 
They lie! I've tilted my screen every which way, and none of those things change colour like they're supposed to.
 
There are ATMs that dispense Franklins? I've never gotten one myself. Maybe it's because I never withdraw more than $200.
 
Does Ben Franklin look a bit more impatient? Annoyed? Disappointed, even?
 
lisab said:
Does Ben Franklin look a bit more impatient? Annoyed? Disappointed, even?

It looks to me like he has gas.
 

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