Which U.S. currency bill was the largest ever printed for public use?
$1,000
$5,000
$10,000
$100,000
Correct Answer: $10,000
Fact: The largest U.S. currency bill ever printed for public use was the $10,000 bill. The bill featured a portrait of Salmon P. Chase, who served as Secretary of the Treasury under President Abraham Lincoln and later became Chief Justice of the United States. Issued primarily in the early 20th century, the bill saw little circulation, as its immense value far exceeded the net worth of the average American. Due to concerns about its potential use in illicit activities, the U.S. government discontinued these an other high value bills in 1969, making them rare and highly sought after by collectors today.