The faces of five American presidents and two founding fathers grace U.S. bills in circulation. They are:
Key Facts
- Presidents on U.S. Bills:
- George Washington appears on the $1 bill.
- Thomas Jefferson appears on the $2 bill.
- Abraham Lincoln appears on the $5 bill.
- Alexander Hamilton appears on the $10 bill.
- Andrew Jackson appears on the $20 bill.
- Ulysses S. Grant appears on the $50 bill.
- Benjamin Franklin appears on the $100 bill.
- Other Individuals on U.S. Bills:
- Harriet Tubman, an African American activist and formerly enslaved woman, was planned to be featured on the front of the $20 bill in 2020.
- Salmon P. Chase, the first person responsible for the design of U.S. paper currency, appears on the out-of-print $10,000 bill.
- Redesign of U.S. Bills:
- The U.S. Treasury announced plans in 2016 to redesign the $5, $10, and $20 bills to honor women’s suffrage and civil rights movements.
- The redesign included featuring Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill, but the plans have been delayed and may not be implemented for another 10 years.
- George Washington – $1 bill
- Thomas Jefferson – $2 bill
- Abraham Lincoln – $5 bill
- Alexander Hamilton – $10 bill
- Andrew Jackson – $20 bill
- Ulysses S. Grant – $50 bill
- Benjamin Franklin – $100 bill
Other Individuals on U.S. Bills
Harriet Tubman, an African American activist and formerly enslaved woman, was planned to be featured on the front of the $20 bill in 2020. However, the redesign has been delayed and may not be implemented for another 10 years.
Salmon P. Chase, the first person responsible for the design of U.S. paper currency, appears on the out-of-print $10,000 bill.
Redesign of U.S. Bills
In 2016, the U.S. Treasury announced plans to redesign the $5, $10, and $20 bills to honor women’s suffrage and civil rights movements. The redesign included featuring Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill. However, the plans have been delayed and may not be implemented for another 10 years.
Sources:
- List of presidents of the United States on currency – Wikipedia
- The Faces on Every US Bill – List and Photos
- Why is Benjamin Franklin on the $100 bill? – Benjamin Franklin Historical Society
FAQs
Are there any non-presidents on U.S. bills?
Yes, there are two non-presidents on U.S. bills: Benjamin Franklin on the $100 bill and Alexander Hamilton on the $10 bill.
Why are Benjamin Franklin and Alexander Hamilton on U.S. bills?
Benjamin Franklin was a founding father, scientist, and diplomat who played a key role in the American Revolution and the drafting of the Declaration of Independence. Alexander Hamilton was the first Secretary of the Treasury and is considered the architect of the U.S. economic system.
Which president is on the $1 bill?
George Washington is on the $1 bill.
Which president is on the $5 bill?
Abraham Lincoln is on the $5 bill.
Which president is on the $10 bill?
Alexander Hamilton is on the $10 bill.
Which president is on the $20 bill?
Andrew Jackson is on the $20 bill.
Which president is on the $50 bill?
Ulysses S. Grant is on the $50 bill.
Which president is on the $100 bill?
Benjamin Franklin is on the $100 bill.