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.
That honor goes to Benjam â¦ in Franklin; it is one of two bills to show the image of someone other than a US president. The other is the US $10 bill, which sports a portrait of Alexander Hamilton. On September 27, 1995, the government unveiled a redesigned US $100 bill.