The basic face and back designs of all denominations of United States paper currency, except the backs of the $1 and $2 denominations in general circulation today, were adopted in 1928. The first sweeping change to affect the appearance of all paper money occurred in 1929. In an effort to lower manufacturing costs, all currency was reduced in size by about 30 percent. In addition, standardized designs were instituted for each denomination across all classes of currency, decreasing the number of different designs in circulation. This standardization made it easier for the public to distinguish between genuine and counterfeit bills. All notes are displayed in proportion to a current $1 Federal Reserve Note (6.14 × 2.61 × 0.0043 inches or 155.956mm × 66.294mm × 0.10922mm).

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Gold Reserve Act of January 31, 1934 The Gold Reserve Act outlawed most private possession of gold, forcing individuals to sell it to the Treasury, after which it was stored in Fort Knox. 36 USC Sec. 302 - National Motto Current law mandating "In God We Trust" as the National Motto. 31 USC Sec. 5114 - Engraving and printing currency and security documents Current law mandating the printing of the National Motto on United States currency 18 U.S.C. 504; Treasury Directive Number 15-56, 58 FR 48539 - Regulations for Reproducing US Currency Images World Notes Africa Asia Europe Indian Ocean Islands Middle East North America, Central American, and the Caribbean Oceania and Pacific South America The World A List of every country in the collection. 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