Regulatory Alerts2013-01-01
Circular No. 122/2013: Issuance of the New US Federal Reserve $100 Bill
The Palestine Monetary Authority issued Circular No. 122/2013 to notify licensed exchange operators in Palestine of the US Federal Reserve's October 2013 release of the redesigned $100 bill. The directive outlines two newly introduced security features—a 3D motion security ribbon and a bell in the inkwell—supplementing existing elements like the portrait watermark and security thread. Exchange operators are required to exercise due diligence, verify all technical and security features of incoming notes, and utilize official Federal Reserve resources for accurate identification.
Palestine Monetary Authority
Palestinian Monetary Authority
Circular No. (122/2013)
To all exchange shops/companies operating in Palestine
Date: Wednesday, October 30, 2013
Subject: Issuance of the New US Federal Reserve $100 Bill
In light of numerous inquiries from citizens regarding the issuance of the new $100 bill by the US Treasury, and in reference to the press release issued by the US Federal Reserve on 08/10/2013, please be advised that the new denomination was released for circulation in markets on the date of the press release. Two advanced security features have been added: a 3D security ribbon and a bell in the inkwell, in addition to security features used in other denominations such as the portrait watermark and security thread. For further details on the features and characteristics of the new issue denomination, please visit the following website:
We also emphasize the necessity of exercising caution and verifying all other technical and security features.
Public Relations and Market Activation Department
Palestine Monetary Authority
Attachment: Press Release Issued by the US Federal Reserve
Informational Brochure for the New $100 Bill Issued by the US Federal Reserve
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Gaza - P.O. Box 4026 - Tel.: 08-2825713 - Fax: 08-2844487
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Ramallah - Al-Bireh - P.O. Box: 452 - Tel.: 02-2409920 - Fax: 02-2409922
Gaza - P.O. Box: 4026 - Tel.: 08-2825713 - Fax: 08-2844487