What is the meaning of masonic imagery on the US dollar bill?
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Depends on how far down the rabbit hole you are willing to go?\n\nYes, on the surface the symbology is the reverse side of the Great Seal of the United States as passed by Congress in 1782. The symbol of the all seeing eye, the illumination and symbol of many secret societies dating back to the Egyptians.\n\nThen there is what it meant to the Egyptians- a symbol of power- the eye of Amen-Ra (Amen, the God you unknowingly call several times in Christian ceremonies...)\n\nDo you really want to dig any deeper? Let's stop there for the moment.
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Do you live in the United States? I'm assuming you do... if not, my answer won't be much help.\n\nI love the Professional Coin Grading Service. Their web site shows you a lot about coins (how to approximately grade them yourself, how to tell which coins you have and their history, coin values updated daily, etc.) and if you send them the coins, they will grade them for you.\n\nAs for the dollar bill, I'm not sure how you would find the value for that. I can't even find a record of something like that online - even at the Bureau of Printing & Engraving site!\n\nGood luck!
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It is a reference to Freemasonry.\nSee this article at the Straight Dope archives:\nhttp://www.straightdope.com/classics/a5_022.html
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The medallion you have is most likely Masonic in origin, possibly a pendant or other type of emblematic jewelry made for the Order of the Eastern Star or another Masonic subgroup.\n\nFor more information on the emblems, see the sources.\n\nHope this helps --
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They are all different:\n\nPenny:  Lincoln memorial\nNickel: Monticello\nDime:  torch and leaves\nQuarter: used to be an eagle, now its different states designs\nHalf dollar: eagle\nDollar: eagle\n\nPlus: e. pluribus unum, United States of America, and the denomination(One cent, five cents, one dime, half dollar, one dollar)
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Just to be clear from the outset, it has nothing to do with the da Vinci Code.\n\nIt is a Masonic symbol. The Founding Fathers were big on Freemasonry.
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What the heck is a benbow? All I find is an Admiral Benbow and a ship called Benbow. Nothing in the dictionary.\n\nOkay, here's what I found: The Eye of Providence or the all-seeing eye is a symbol showing an eye surrounded by rays of light or a glory, and usually enclosed by a triangle. It is commonly interpreted as representing the eye of God keeping watch on mankind. For the rest of the article go here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eye_of_Providence\n\nI will say that this is also a Freemason symbol. Many odd theories abound as to why the Freemason symbol is really on the dollar bill.\n\nIn 1782 the Eye of Providence was adopted as part of the symbolism on the reverse side of the Great Seal of the United States. We don't know why, and there are many folks who have conspiracy theories on the subject, involving the Freemasons and the Illuminati.
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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 100 dollar bill bears Ben Franklin's picture
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The Pyramid has 13 layers of stone for the original 13 colonies.The Latin above the pyramid, ANNUIT COEPTIS, means "God has favored our undertaking." Benjamin Franklin, who was on the committee to design the picture, believed that one man couldn't do it alone, but a group of men with the help of God could do anything. The Latin below the pyramid, NOVUS ORDO SECLORUM, is interpreted to mean "a new order for the world." At the base of the pyramid is the Roman Numeral for 1776.  \n  The eye is the eye of Providence.  It signified God watching over America and her progress(note that the pyramid is unfinished and has more growing to do).
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The whole thing is rife with Freemason symbols.\nWhat's with the pyramid, this isn't Egypt!\nit also says novus ordo seclorum which I have heard means new world order.\nThe eye is supposed to be the all seeing eye of Horus from the egyptian mystery religions.\nAh, the masons and their ilk- is there really a sinister shadow fraternity within an apparently benign lodge? Is there a sinister shadow government that really controls?\nIf you read Morals and Dogma, a book of masonic literature you will be exploring an "occult" realm of philosopy and theosophy.\nBut I don't know for sure most of them aren't just members of a club that does community service.\nTripping on Illuminat conspiracies while interesting, doesn't seem to really lead anywhere productive!
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Why put masonic symbols on the $1 note when most folks are not?\n\nLatin (amongst others) is considered the language of the educated and, as such, is often used to give an educated slant to the mundane.\n\nRather than just a simple translation check the link below:\n\nEnjoy
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The URL of the Image for the US Ten Tousand Dollar Bill is\nhttp://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/2/2f/Chase_10000_obverse.jpg. The ten thousand dollar bill features a portrait of Salmon P. Chase on its front.
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I am a 32nd degree Mason and Shriner.  After looking at the symbol at the link you attached, I can say that there appears to be no connection to anything seen there with Masonry.  At first glance, the upside down V shape might appear to be Masonic in nature, but the equivalent shape in Freemasonry is actually compasses, which you may have used in school to draw perfect circles.  The shape in your image clearly is not.  Nothing else in that image has any direct relation to Masonic symbols.\n\nHope that helps.
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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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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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1.  Most of the founding fathers were Masons.  At that time, no nation belived in the concept of freedom of religion, or tolerance.  In fact, at that time, the ONLY place such ideals were found were in Masonry.  From that perspective, America was actually founded on Masonic principles, so that families would have a land where they were free to worship as they saw fit, as opposed to the way the King or the Pope dictated.  \n2.  That definition of Diest is one I have never heard before.  The popular definition of "Diest" today is someone who believes that there is One True and Living God, and that everyone who worships is worshiping the same God regardless of what they believe.  Many people believe this is an unspoken philosophical belief in Masonry because we only require that a man believe in God, but put no qualifications on his religion.  We shun only the "stupid athiest, and the irreligious libertine", and allow each man to have whatever religion he believes.   \n3.  Of course the Masonic symbolism on our currency is a result of our nation's founders being Masons.  The unfinished pyramid and the all-seeing-eye are symbolic of our "One Nation Under God" principle.  Within the capstone is the Eye of God.  Without it the building is unfinished. The symbolism is obvious:  Only under the direction and watchful counsel of God can we hope to fulfill our duties, and complete our labors.  Anti-Masons love to make up any number of ridiculous theories as to Masonic symbolism.  But if you understand that a belief in , and a reliance upon God is at the center of the Masonic philosophy, the symbolism is very obvious, and not sinister in the least.