File 1/1 By: Xoo "Security Features on the New $100 bill" (Sorry, but my ascii kinda sucks) (-------------------------------------------) |100 / ~ ~~(5) / 100 | (6)| AZ01422096 A / / | | A1 __ / . . ~ / (3) \ | | (2)(__)(7)\ / ^ ~ / | | / --- / | | / / | (1) |100 / / / / (4) 100 | (-------------------------------------------) (1)the '100' in the lower left corner of the bill has microprinting in it which says 'USA 100' __ (2) the (__) represents the Federal Reserve Seal which doesn't really affect counterfeiting at all. (3) the \ represents a watermark depicing Ben Franklin that can be seen on both sides when the bill is held up to the light. (4) the '100' on the lower right corner of the bill appears black when viewed straight on, but appears green when viewed from an angle. (5) The ~ represents fine lines behind franklin's portrait, in the circle, and to the right of Franklin in the circle. (6) The government issues serial numbers..... (7) the \ represents a security mark/thread that reads 'USA 100' when held up to the light, this thread glows red when held up to an ultraviolet light. (-eof-) (c)nXo/loteknologies