What’s on a dollar and coin?
On the Front
Letter in the circle to the left of the face tells you which Federal Reserve Bank first issued it:
A | Boston | G | Chicago |
B | New York | H | St. Louis |
C | Philadelphia | I | Minneapolis |
D | Cleveland | J | Kansas City |
E | Richmond | K | Dallas |
F | Atlanta | L | San Francisco |
Serial Number – every bill of the same amount has a different number.
Signature of the treasurer of the United States, who is appointed by the president.
Serial Identification Number – shows the date this bill design was first used.
On the Back
Pyramid picture is the Great Seal of the United States. The unfinished pyramid symbolizes growth. The eye represents the watchful gaze of God.
The Eagle at the right symbolizes the 13 original colonies. There are 13 stars above the eagle’s head, 13 arrows in on claw, and an olive branch with 13 leaves and 13 olives held in the other claw.