A $1 million fantasy note is a novelty or souvenir banknote, not real legal tender, produced by private companies to look like a high-denomination U.S. dollar bill, often featuring pop culture (Harry Potter, Taylor Swift) or patriotic themes (Statue of Liberty, Millennium) for fun or as collectibles, with various designs and security features like UV paper. The U.S. government has never issued a $1 million bill for public circulation.
Key Characteristics
Novelty/Souvenir: These are for fun, gifts, or collecting, not for buying things.
Not Legal Tender: They have no actual exchange value as currency.
Fantasy Designs: Often feature pop culture icons (like Harry Potter or Taylor Swift), historical figures in unusual contexts, or patriotic symbols (Statue of Liberty, Capitol).
Security Features: Some are printed on security paper that glows under UV light or have microprinting to mimic real currency.
Producers: Companies like American Banknote Corporation and others create these novelty notes.
