New $10 and nickel

I saw on the news recently that the US will be getting new design for its five cent coin and $10 bill.

Changes to the nickel follow special issue nickels in 2004 and 2005 to commemorate the Louisiana Purchase and the Lewis and Clark expedition. This is the first major redesign of a US coin by the US Mint since the Lincoln Memorial was put on the reverse side of the penny in 1959. Here's the full press release.

Also, in continuing efforts to thwart counterfeiters, the Bureau of Printing and Engraving is releasing a newly redesigned $10 bill. This follows similar changes to the $100, $50 and $20. Is the $5 far behind? The new $10 includes red and orange in addition to the traditional green inks and watermarks of the first line of the Constitution and the torch of the statue of liberty.

Look for both of these in your change in early 2006.