$100 Bill Goes 3D

New security features designed to curb counterfeiting
By John Johnson,  Newser Staff
Posted Apr 21, 2010 12:51 PM CDT

The $100 bill is getting a new look and two high-tech security features to curb counterfeiters, the AP reports. A 3D security ribbon on the front has images of bells and 100s that move as you tilt the bill. The note, which is out next February, also has a Liberty Bell that seems to disappear. The government has more details here, along with a video that borders on the cheesy side here.
(Read more US currency stories.)

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