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Economists aren't clear on why $100 bills are spiking in circulation

Feb 28, 2019
The number of notes out there has doubled since 2008, the Federal Reserve says.
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The new $100 bill makes its debut

Oct 8, 2013
Then it starts a journey that will likely take it overseas or underground into a big pile of cash that nobody can find.

It's all about the (new) Benjamins: A new $100

Oct 8, 2013
Despite the government shutdown, a new $100 bill begins circulating on Tuesday.