These dollar bill symbols aren’t random gibberish—they ... but current versions have a cloud surrounding the rays. The eagle ...

The dollar bill is packed with symbols, each with its own story. George Washington’s portrait is on the front for a reason. The Great Seal on the back has a pyramid and an eagle, full of meaning.

Prior to the passage of Public Law 140 of the 84th Congress which required the words "In God We Trust" to appear on the back of all dollar bills, the series in circulation was 1935. Changes Made ...