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big faces

What does big faces mean?

Slang for $100 bills, referencing the enlarged portrait on the redesigned note.

"Nothing but big faces in that knot."

Origin

References the larger portrait on newer US $100 bills.

Frequently asked questions

What are big faces?
They're $100 bills, named for the enlarged portrait of Benjamin Franklin on the redesigned note.
Why are hundreds called big faces?
The redesigned US $100 bill features a larger, off-center portrait — a 'big face' compared to older notes.
Is big face only used for hundreds?
In common slang, yes — it typically refers to the newer $100 bills with the enlarged portrait.
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