New $5 vs. old

I finally got one of the new 5's... theyre ok. Nice little makeover. Purple's cool... but that huge ass number 5 on the back seems unnecessary



"A new 5 dollar bill was unveiled in September 2007 and entered circulation on March 13, 2008. The new bills feature pastel colors of purple and gray and have new features to defend against counterfeiting. The picture of Abraham Lincoln remains on the front and center of the bill. The image of the Lincoln Memorial remains on the back. The new bills will be moved into the mainstream immediately."

Fast Facts:

1. Federal Reserve: 212 million new bills released in 1st 3 weeks
2. 2 billion $5 bills already in circulation
3. Vending machines have been adjusted to take the new bills
4. New bill unveiled at Lincoln's old summer retreat in DC
5. 1st spent on a book of Lincoln's speeches
6. $5 bill nickname: "fin"
7. Lifespan: 16 months
8. Makes up 9% of all U.S. paper currency