the symbol of the eye and the pyramid on the one dollar bill what do they mean?
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Francis Bacon was the integral leader and regenerater of a previous generation of Freemasons who developed a great interest in learning mythology and using symbols as part of their education. The "eye in the pyramid" is a well-known Masonic symbol.\nLoosely translated, Annuit Coeptis means "He has given approval to our undertakings." This is in reference to the symbol of an eye above a pyramid (sometimes called the 'All seeing eye') which is a representation of the deity. Freemasonry was a clear influence on the Founding Fathers. The Novus Ordo Seclorum or New Order of the Ages was the beginning of this new spirit.\n\nIn the Novum Organum Bacon writes,\n\n"...the Sun enters the palace and the privy alike and is not polluted thereby. We raise not a Capitol or Pyramid to the pride of man, but a Holy Temple in his mind on the model of the Universe, which model we imitate. For whatsoever deserves to exist deserves to be known, and knowledge is the image of Existence. Now the mean and the splendid alike exist..."
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the eye is the all seeing eye of God, Pyramid reflects the fascination with rosicrucianism at the time.Novus ordo seclorum means the "new world order." There are also symbols of Israel united with the 13 colonies \n\nthe cloud above the eagle represents the shekina cloud of glory over Israel. and the star inside the cloud is the star of david with 12 stars to represent the 12 tribes of Israel..Toward the end of the american revolution, Geroge Washington obtained financial help from Jews both in the united States and in europe to finsh the war.  They were critical in help the colonies win and establish the nation. They are given this recognition on the emblem. This country then owes its existence to the nation of Israel and today we still protect ISrael in return.  There is a historical bond between america and the jewish nation in the quest for freedom adn peace.
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On the coin, in the center of the tringle will be the number 1 or the roman numeral I. On each side of the triangle are the words, Unity,Service,Recovery. Across the top says "To Thine Own Self Be True". There are many different designs for coins. \nCheck out www.recoveryemporium.com
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under the pyramid where it says The great seal
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動物  this symbol means animal.
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Actually, there are no "Masonic" symbols on our currency in the US.  The pyramid with the all seeing eye is not a Masonic symbol.  Although many of the symbols (The US Capitol, Monticello, etc.) are buildings with Masonic corner stones, the currency isn't loaded with Masonic secrets.\n\nDamned good movie though.
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Take out a one dollar bill.  I'm going to kick you a $2 bills worth of info. Read THIS.\n\nThe one dollar bill you're looking at first came off the presses in 1957 in its present design. This so-called paper money is in fact a cotton and linen blend, with red and blue minute silk fibers running through it. It is actually material.\n\nWe've all washed it without it falling apart.  A special blend of ink is used, the contents we will never know.\n\nIt is overprinted with symbols and then it is starched to make it water resistant and pressed to give it that nice crisp look.\n\nIf you look on the front of the bill, you will see the United States Treasury Seal.\n\nOn the top you will see the scales for a balanced budget.\n\nIn the center you have a carpenter's square, a tool used for an even cut.\n\nUnderneath is the Key to the United States Treasury.\n\nThat's all pretty easy to figure out, but what is on the back of that dollar bill is something we should all know.\n\nIf you turn the bill over, you will see two circles.  Both circles, together, comprise the Great Seal of the United States.\n\nThe First Continental Congress requested that Benjamin Franklin and a group of men come up with a Seal.\n\nIt took them four years to accomplish this task and another two years to get it approved.\n\nIf you look at the left-hand circle, you will see a Pyramid.  Notice the face is lighted, and the western side is dark. This country was just beginning.  We had not begun to explore the West or decided what we could do for Western Civilization.\n\nThe Pyramid is uncapped, again signifyingfying that we were not even close to being finished.  Inside the capstone you have the all-seeing eye, an ancient symbol for divinity.  It was Franklin's belief that one man couldn't do it alone, but a group of men, with the help of God, could do anything.\n\n"IN GOD WE TRUST" is on this currency. The Latin above the pyramid ,\n\nANNUIT COEPTIS, means, "God has favored our undertaking."  The Latin below the  pyramid, NOVUS ORDO SECLORUM, means, "A new order has begun."  At the base of the pyramid is the Roman numeral for 1776.\n\nIf you look at the right-hand circle, and check it carefully, you will learn that it is on every National Cemetery in the United States.  It is also on the Parade of Flags Walkway at the Bushnell, Florida National Cemetery, and is the centerpiece of most heroes' monuments.\n\nSlightly modified, it is the seal of the President of the United States, and it is always visible whenever he speaks, yet very few people know what the symbols mean.\n\nThe Bald Eagle was selected as a symbol for victory for two reasons:\n\nFirst, he is not afraid of a storm; he is strong, and he is smart enough to soar above it.\n\nSecondly, he wears no material crown. We had just broken from the King of England.\n\nAlso, notice the shield is unsupported. This country can now stand on its own.\n\nAt the top of that shield you have a white bar signifying congress, a unifying factor.\n\nWe were coming together as one nation.\n\nIn the Eagle's beak you will read, "E PLURIBUS UNUM", meaning, "one nation from many people."\n\nAbove the Eagle, you have thirteen stars, representing the thirteen original colonies, and any clouds of misunderstanding rolling away.  Again, we wer e coming together as one.\n\nNotice what the Eagle holds in his talons. He holds an olive branch and arrows. This country wants peace, but we will never be afraid to fight to preserve peace.  The Eagle always wants to face the olive branch, but in time of war, his gaze turns toward the arrows.\n\nThey say that the number 13 is an unlucky number.  This is almost a worldwide belief. You will usually never see a room numbered 13, or any hotels or motels with a 13th floor.\n \n\nBut think about this:\n\n13 original colonies,\n\n13 signers of the Declaration of Independence,\n\n13 stripes on our flag,\n\n13 steps on the
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The All Seeing Eye  is a Masonic symbol. \n\nMany of the Founders, and almost all the most important ones including George Washington and Thomas Jefferson were members of the Masonic Brotherhood.\n\nThe Eye reminds a brother Mason that his words and deeds are being judged by the Supreme Architect of the Universe.
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You can get all the info you want on US banknotes from the Bureau of Printing and Engraving at http://www.bep.treas.gov/ & on coinage from http://www.usmint.gov/ .\n\nBTW the previous posters are correct. Jefferson is on the face of the two dollar bill and on the heads side of the nickle.
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It's the Chinese symbol chung that means dragon.\n\nhttp://www.mahjongg.com/dragons.htm
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The origin seems to be unknown - and be aware of the fact, that in earlier days it was a 1 dollar coin.\n(see link)
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ॐ is the "om" or "aum" symbol, which represents God, who is graceful.  Ok, that's a stretch, but it's the closest I have.  ;-)
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I've seen a tree represent it (with branches) and a triangle (to show checks and balances).  \n\nThis has to be an opinion question, I've never heard of a symbol representing the three branches of govt.\n\n(Maybe the Eagle that has the arrows in its talons -- I think there are three arrows -- maybe that's what you mean.)
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"The all seeing eye" this is the eye of god looking down on us. the writing at the bottom of the pyrmid is latin numerals meaning 1776 the date of our independence its at the base because it mean that is the base of our countary and the eye on top it showing god is on top and in control of our lifes and state. our founding fathers wanted us to remeber that god comes first and is even about us and state.
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It is a symbol for teh word "section."  It is used to refer to parts of documents, statutes, and the like, such as paragraph X, section Y.  It can also refer to a section of land (one square mile).
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e pluribus unum- one out of many (on the back of the US $1 bill)\nars gratia artis- art for the sake of art (on the MGM logo)\ncogito ergo sum- I think therefore I am \ncoveat emptor- let the buyer beware\net alil- and the others
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THE CADUCEUS SYMBOL\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caduceus