Statement by Chair Yellen on U.S. Treasury's currency redesign announcement

The following press release was published by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System on April 20, 2016. It is reproduced in full below.

Throughout American history, women have made important contributions to the free and democratic society we enjoy today. I welcome the decision by the Treasury Department to honor these achievements. The Federal Reserve will work with Treasury on a design that also incorporates strong security features to protect worldwide users of U.S. currency.

Source: Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System