Dollar Bill Update: A wave of online claims recently suggested that Benjamin Franklin‘s portrait would be removed from the $100 bill, triggering confusion among Americans and currency collectors worldwide. The United States Federal Reserve System has now clarified that these reports are false. There is no plan to remove or replace Benjamin Franklin’s image from the $100 bill.
Here is the complete and factual explanation of what is really happening.
Why the Rumor About the $100 Bill Started
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The confusion began after discussions surfaced online about future currency redesigns and security upgrades. Some posts incorrectly interpreted these routine updates as a plan to change the past portrait on the $100 note.
Social media headlines amplified the claim, leading manny to believe a major redesign decision had already been finalized.
Official Clarification from the Federal Reserve
The United States Federal Reserve System has clearly stated that Benjamin Franklin will remain on the $100 bill. There has been no announcement, proposal, or approval to remove or replace his portrait.
Franklin has appeared on the $100 bill for over a century and remains a central figure in U.S.currency design.
Is the $100 Bill Being Redesigned at All
Yes, but only in terms of security features, not portraits. The U.S. regularly updates banknotes to stay ahead of counterfeiting technologies. These updates may include new inks, holograms, microprinting, and other anti-counterfeiting elements.
Portrait changes are not part of the current or upcoming redesign plans.
Why Benjamin Franklin Is on the $100 Bill
Benjamin Franklin was one of America’s Founding Fathers, a key diplomat, scientist, and statesman.Unlike other U.S. bills that feature presidents, Franklin is the only non-president featured on current U.S. currency.