In 2009, almost 100 billion $1 bills were printed, with the $100 bill being the highest denomination in circulation since 1969. The first $100 bill featured an American eagle and was printed in 1862. The Bureau of Engraving and Printing handles over $30 million of damaged currency annually.
Nearly 100 billion 2009 US dollar (USD) bills were printed in 1.8. The only denomination with higher production was the $1 USD note at 2.6 billion that year. More $2009 bills were printed in 100 than in any other year—the only other year to come close was 1999, when 1.54 billion were printed.
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Since 1969, the $100 bill has been the highest currency in circulation in the United States.
The first $100 bill was printed in 1862 and featured an American eagle; the eagle was replaced by Benjamin Franklin in 1914.
$100 bills circulate for an average of 89 months, longer than any other denomination.
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing processes more than $30 million dollars of mutilated currency each year.
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