The Seven Denominations | U.S. Currency Education Program

The current-design $5 note entered circulation on March 13, 2008, and features subtle background colors of light purple and gray. The $5 note includes an embedded security thread that glows blue when illuminated by UV light. Two watermarks are featured in the $5 note, and they are visible from both sides of the note when held to light. Look for a vertical pattern of three numeral 5s to the left of the portrait and a large numeral 5 located in the blank space to the right of the portrait. View an interactive version of the $5 note and its security features . Explore the security features of the $5 note’s previous designs