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.
100 Clams, 100 Bones, C-B, from the Roman numeral C for 100, and B for Bill. Charlie, from the Radio alphabet letter C. Big One, refers to the largest denomination currently in use. The first one hundred dollar bill, created in 1862, had a picture of the bald eagle on it. THE NEW ONE HUNDRED DOLLAR BILL IS UNVEILED. Here's the new 100 dollar bill with new security features and some major changes in the bill's design. In circulation in 2013. This is the first major redesign of the bill since 1996, adding a number of anti-counterfeiting technology.