Let's End the Confusion. Basis Weight. The basis weight of a paper is the designated fixed weight of 500 sheets, measured in pounds, in that paper's basic sheet size. It is important to note that the basic sheet size is not the same.
Today, we're going to focus on paper currency, like the $1 bill. The BEP began in 1862, when only six people created money by hand in the basement of the Treasury building. Today, the BEP has two facilities. The Washington, D.C., site opened in 1914. A newer facility in Fort Worth, Texas, opened in 1991 to meet increased demand for currency.
Since 1928 Franklinâs portrait has been in the $100 bill. Benjamin Franklin and Alexander Hamilton are the only non-president appearing in US dollar bills. From 1948 to 1963 Franklinâs portrait was on the Half Dollar. Franklin was the first person in America to manufacture type. He created a sans-serif font known as Franklin Gothic. It was named after him in 1902 and it is usually used in newspaper headlines. Forbes ranked Benjamin Franklin the 89th richest man in American history.