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which of these u.s. paper currency bills features a landmark not located in washington, d.c.?

The U.S. paper currency bill that features a landmark not located in Washington, D.C. is the $100 bill.

The key landmark

  • The back of the $100 bill shows Independence Hall , a historic building in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution were debated and adopted.
  • This makes the $100 note stand out from other commonly used bills that showcase Washington, D.C. structures.

What the other bills show

  • The $5 bill features the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C.
  • The $10 bill shows the U.S. Treasury Building in Washington, D.C.
  • The $20 bill shows the White House, also in Washington, D.C.
  • The $50 bill shows the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C.

Quick recap

  • Only the $100 bill’s main landmark is outside Washington, D.C., in Philadelphia. Independence Hall connects directly to Benjamin Franklin, who is featured on the front of the bill.

Answer: The $100 bill.