• Symbols and Myths of the Us Dollar Bill

     

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Published: 16.10.2004.
Language: English
Level: Secondary school
Literature: n/a
References: Not used
  • Essays 'Symbols and Myths of the Us Dollar Bill', 1.
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On the front of the bill is a stamp of the U.S treasury department that includes a scale, which represents justice, a key, which represents authority, and thirteen stars to represent the thirteen colonies.
On the back of the bill are two circles, which together make the seal for the United States. In one circle is a pyramid where the face is lighted but the west side is dark. This represents that America was still a new nation and did not explore the west yet. The pyramid is also uncapped which represents that America is not yet finished and will always grow, improve, and build. In the capstone, an "all seeing eye" is a symbol for divinity. The pyramid itself represents strength and duration. The writing above the pyramid, ANNUIT COEPTIS, means god has favored our undertaking.…

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