Surprising People Who Have Appeared On US Currency

Martha Washington

The only woman ever to have been featured on US paper currency is the legendary Martha Washington, First Lady of the United States. You will no doubt be aware that she is the wife of former President George Washington. Even though as of now she’s the only woman to have appeared on paper currency, this looks set to change soon.

Martha made appearances on the $1 silver certificates in 1886, 1891, and 1896. This was unheard of at the time and hasn’t happened since. It looks like the new ground is being broken, with Harriet Tubman set to appear on the new $20 bill, and other women to appear on $5 and $10 bills.