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Creation Date
2011
Description
Benjamin Franklin, known for his advice on frugality, is also recognized as the face on the $100 bill. His profile was featured on the half dollar coin from 1948 to 1963, the most short-lived issue of modern U.s. coinage. Franklin is believed to have provided the design of the Continental Currency and America's first federally authorized coin, the Fugio cent. This exhibit displays examples of U.s. currency designed by Franklin or containing his image, and discusses their history.
Kip McGilliard, Department of Biological sciences, Eastern illinois University, curator (Marvin Foyer)
Keywords
Booth Library, Benjamin Franklin, Exhibits
