If you sell merchandise for cash then it's important that you know how to verify a 100 dollar bill. In this article we'll go over counterfeit money detectors and also how to use the eye test.

Color-changing ink can be found on the obverse side of the bill in two different locations- on the liberty bell and on the numeral '100' located on the lower right corner. When you hold the bill up at an angle, the color should change from copper to green. Color-changing ink was first added to the $100 bill in 1996. Tilt the bill to examine the color-shifting ink. Color shifting ink is ink that appears to change color when the bill is tilted. Color-shifting ink can be found on $100, $50 and $20 dollar bills series 1996 and later, and on $10 dollar bills series 1999 and later. $5 and lower bills do not yet have this feature.

Counterfeit Money Detectors

The easiest way to find out if a bill is real or not is to use a counterfeit money detector. These products will automatically tell if you have a real bill or a fake.

Counterfeit detector pens are the most affordable money detector products. These small devices retail for less than 10 dollars. But don't let the price deceive you, these pens are effective and many people swear by them.

There are more advanced money detectors that scan the entire bill. Most of these money detectors retail for around $50-100. If you run a business then it may be wise to invest in one of these products.

Note that most of these products are not always 100% accurate. This is why it's also recommended that you use the eye test in addition to using a money detector.

Eye Test

When doing the eye test, you'll need to verify that the bill looks authentic and that all the security features are present. The verification process is quick and simple once you know what to look for.

1. Verify the Watermark

When you hold the bill up at an angle, you should see a portrait of Benjamin Franklin on the right side of the bill where the clear section is. The watermark was first added to the $100 bill in 1996.

2. Verify the Color-Changing Ink

3. Verify the 3D Security Ribbon

The 3D security ribbon is the vertical blue ribbon that can be found on the obverse side of the bill. When you look closely, you should see small numeral 100s and liberty bells inside the ribbon. When you tilt the ribbon, the numbers and liberty bells should shift sideways. The 3D security ribbon was added in 2013.

4. Verify the Security Thread

The vertical security thread can be seen when you hold the bill up at an angle. The number 100 and the abbreviation USA can be seen multiple times on the security thread. It's also possible to spot the security thread under a UV black light. The security thread was first added to the $100 bill in 1990.

5. Examine the Microprinting

There are tiny words printed on the bill in a few different locations. In order to see the microprinting you may need a magnifying glass. On the modern series bills, the microprinting can be found on Franklin's collar, the bottom of Franklin's portrait, and to the right of the brown quill. Microprinting was first added to the $100 bill in 1990.

Conclusion

If you use a counterfeit money detector and/or use the eye test, then you should be able to accurately determine whether or not your bill is real. We recommend buying a money detector to give you more peace of mind. If you own a business then a money detector could save you a lot of money over time.

You want real Direct Sales Training? Well, this topic should jolt you like no other. If you want “real” success in Direct Sales, then you have to learn the Color of Money, and learn it FAST.

What is the real “Color of Money?” Some people think the color of money is green. Some think its gold or maybe even silver. Some think Cryptocurrency is the new color of money. Some look at the color of their country’s currency and think the money they hold or spend is the color of money. All of these may be true to some extent.

But I say, the color of money is Multiracial.

Let me dig in and explain myself a bit further. Please be sure to read this entire post, as you will learn how to look at money in a way you probably never looked at it before. From there, I believe your Direct Sales Business can tremendously grow.

All of us have heard at one time or another the saying:

“Money Doesn’t Grow On Trees!”

The problem is no one ever really told us where money does grow.

My Grandmother used to say this to me, 'Money Doesn’t Grow On Trees' all the time while shopping with her when I was a youngster. I would be going through the isles asking for everything (like most children do). Suddenly my Grandmother would turn around and say “Listen boy, money doesn’t grow on trees!” First, imagine me responding to my Grandmother by saying “Well, if doesn’t grow on trees, where does it grow then Grandma?” I’m laughing now as I write this!

You see, my Grandmother is from the south, and she didn’t participate much in the “Time Out” philosophy of discipline. She was more from the philosophy of 'Knock You Out.'

Needless to say, I never asked my Grandmother where money grew, because I desired to keep my body parts in tact.

Funny Side Note: If you’re from the South (USA), then you understand what I’m talking about regarding discipline. If you’re not from the South and do not understand “Southern Discipline,” please take confidence in knowing that some of the greatest love a person could ever receive is from a “Southern Grandmother.” Even though they are strong on discipline, they are even stronger on caring and love. I love my Grandmother with my entire being. She kept me in order, and I’m so thankful for it. So go ahead… take a deep breath because I’m still here. LOL!

Now back to it. Seriously, if money doesn’t grow on trees, then where does it grow? Once I met the Industry of Direct Sales I found out exactly where money grows.

ANSWER: Money grows in OTHER PEOPLE’S POCKETS!

It’s PEOPLE who have Money. You have to learn to attract PEOPLE in order to make more Money. The person who attracts the most people will make the most Money. The person who builds a team of people who are able to attract the most people will make even MORE MONEY.

So, what kind of people have Money? What RACES of people have Money?

ANSWER: ALL KINDS OF RACES OF PEOPLE HAVE MONEY.

If you want to build a Large, Dynamic, International, Powerhouse Residual Income Making Direct Sales Business, then you have to come to grips with this FACT immediately. You have to clearly understand that ALL RACES HAVE MONEY.

No longer can you choose (like most do) to huddle up with your “own kind.” By only primarily focusing on building a team of people from your own race, you are literally pushing money away.

There are not many on earth who will talk about this subject, but I feel like I’ve been put on a mission to hit it head on. I’m more than qualified to speak on this subject, because I’m “multiracial” myself. I’m made up of several different races (Black, White, and Indian). I grew up in a very diverse racial setting. Most of my family tended to gravitate towards what racial influences where around them the most. But me… No, I kept looking at people as I grew up, and the older I grew, the more I realized that we are all humans who someway or another depend on each other.

Then I was introduced to Direct Sales for the first time back in 1995, and I started to realize how many races were involved in this wonderful industry. I started to see that it didn’t matter what your skin color was, everyone truly had a fair shot at success. I started to see the power in uniting people together. I saw the power in banding together Other People’s Money (OPM) from all the different races.

HOWEVER, since I’ve been involved in the Direct Sales Industry (21+ years), I have watched as people join this diversified and multiracial Industry, and suddenly attempt to “huddle up” with their “own kind.” This “division” has been learned from many generations. It’s a “sepa

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