Who's On The Money
From Bureau of Engraving:
Glenn Beck asked a question on his show today about who is on our money.For the record, the answer Glenn was looking for was Salmon Chase, who was head of the Treasury during the Civil War.
Frequently Used Portraits on United States Paper Money
* $1 Note (Face) - George Washington (1st U.S. President) (Back) - The Great Seal of the United States
* $2 Note (Face) - Thomas Jefferson (3rd U.S. President) (Back) - Signing of the Declaration of Independence
* $5 Note (Face) - Abraham Lincoln (16th U.S. President) (Back) - Lincoln Memorial
* $10 Note (Face) - Alexander Hamilton (1st Secretary of the Treasury) (Back) - U.S. Treasury Building
* $20 Note (Face) - Andrew Jackson (7th U.S. President) (Back) - White House
* $50 Note (Face) - Ulysses Grant (18th U.S. President) (Back) - U.S. Capitol
* $100 Note (Face) - Ben Franklin (Statesman) (Back) - Independence Hall
* $500 Note* (Face) - William McKinley (25th U.S. President) (Back) - Numeral 500 and the ornamental phrase "Five Hundred Dollars"
* $1000 Note* (Face) - Grover Cleveland (22nd & 24th U.S. President) (Back) - Numeral 1000 and the ornamental phrase "One Thousand Dollars"
* $5000 Note* (Face) - James Madison (4th U.S. President) (Back) - Numeral 5000 and the ornamental phrase "Five Thousand Dollars"
* $10,000 Note* (Face) - Salmon Chase (U.S. Treasury Secretary under Lincoln) (Back) - Numeral 10,000 and the ornamental phrase "Ten Thousand Dollars"
* $100,000 Note* (Face) - Woodrow Wilson (28th U.S. President) (Back) - Numeral 100,000 and the ornamental phrase "One Hundred Thousand Dollars". This note never appeared in general circulation, and was only used in transactions between Federal Reserve Banks
