<P> The United States one hundred - dollar bill ( $100 ) is a denomination of United States currency . Statesman , inventor , diplomat , and American founding father Benjamin Franklin is featured on the obverse of the bill . On the reverse of the banknote is an image of Independence Hall . The $100 bill is the largest denomination that has been printed since July 13 , 1969 , when the denominations of $500 , $1,000 , $5,000 , and $10,000 were retired . The Bureau of Engraving and Printing says the average life of a $100 bill in circulation is 90 months ( 7.5 years ) before it is replaced due to wear and tear . </P>
<P> The United States one hundred - dollar bill ( $100 ) is a denomination of United States currency . Statesman , inventor , diplomat , and American founding father Benjamin Franklin is featured on the obverse of the bill . On the reverse of the banknote is an image of Independence Hall . The $100 bill is the largest denomination that has been printed since July 13 , 1969 , when the denominations of $500 , $1,000 , $5,000 , and $10,000 were retired . The Bureau of Engraving and Printing says the average life of a $100 bill in circulation is 90 months ( 7.5 years ) before it is replaced due to wear and tear . </P>
who 's face is on $ 100 bill
who 's face is on $ 100 bill
Benjamin Franklin
Benjamin Franklin