Did you know the Federal Reserve Board currently issues notes in seven denominations? The $50 note has a portrait of Ulysses S. Grant, and it contains an embedded security thread that glows yellow when illuminated by UV light. The note also has a color-shifting numeral “50” in its lower-right corner. Learn more about U.S. currency with resources from the U.S. Currency Education Program at https://bit.ly/3Y4bAgS | Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago

The Chicago Fed is excited to be participating in Open House Chicago 2025. Join us on October 18 and 19 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. for a glimpse inside our 104-year-old building. You'll see exhibits in our Money Museum, including the newest Hail, Columbia! A Forgotten American Figure exhibit, along with our Great Hall - a space not normally open to the public. We hope to see you next weekend at Open House Chicago! | Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago

As the issuer of Federal Reserve notes, the Federal Reserve Board places an order for currency from the U.S. Treasury Department's The Bureau of Engraving and Printing, but how do they decide how much currency to order each year? Find out more about U.S. currency with these FAQs: https://bit.ly/4m6DBhC | Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago