The US dollar is one of the most recognizable symbols in the world, we know that, but very few people know the real meaning behind the design of the bill, for example, what do the pyramid and the eye represent? How did they come to be part of the most iconic bill in the United States? We love the conspiracy theories that surround this mystery, but… we regret to tell you that the reason for this element is much more historical than anything else, but, let us never run out of Illuminati theories!
Next, we are going to tell you what is the real origin of the design of this bill, which, although for some it may be disappointing, is quite curious.
Historical roots
And the fact is that, although you may not believe it, the dollar bill did not always include the famous pyramid and the eye. The 1 dollar bill that was issued in 1862 by President Abraham Lincoln has nothing to do with the bill we know today, and all the presidents until John Adams presented their own design for this bill, but it was in 1935 when the current design that we know today was signed, under the mandate of Franklin D. Roosevelt.
The eye of providence, divine inspiration?
It is called “the all-seeing eye” or the eye of providence, and it is a symbol that represents the divine guide. In the context of the Great Seal of the United States, this eye symbolizes God’s vigilance over the nation that was beginning to form, and is located on 13 steps… does this sound familiar to you? The 13 original colonies that formed the State on which our country is based today, these 13 steps symbolize the aspiration to build a strong and lasting nation.
But yes, this eye has been the subject of many conspiracy theories, including the union with the Illuminati, but historians like Steven C. Bullock claim that the symbol is simply a representation of strength and an aspiration to longevity.
What is the Great Seal of the United States?
They are the official symbols used to show that documents are official (such as treaties, presidential proclamations or certificates). The idea is that this Great Seal has two faces and both sides are filled with symbols that reflect the country’s ideals, among which are, for example, the bald eagle, the arrows with the olive branch or the motto “E Pluribus Unum” (which refers to the union of the 13 states in a single nation).
Who are the Illuminati?
Originally a secret society founded in Bavaria in 1776, they were founded with the goal of promoting freedom of thought and eliminating religious influences in politics. Over the centuries, they have developed conspiracy theories that describe secret elites controlling the world to establish a “new world order” with a centralized government. However, there is no scientific evidence for any of these theories and they have mostly been fuelled by fictional theories and speculations on social media.
Why is it related to the dollar bill?
Surprise! One of the symbols most associated with this group is the Eye of Providence… does it sound familiar? That’s why many people believe that both things are linked by a fine line of conspiracy, however, nothing could be further from the truth, as we know that this symbol was adopted by the Great Seal of the United States.
The 1 dollar bill has gone through several changes since it was first issued, for example, the last update was in 1957 and the motto “In God We Trust” was added, which further strengthens the link between the nation and spiritual principles.
So, we already know the reality behind that pyramid and that eye, which has nothing to do with conspiracy theories but with the two centuries of history of our country, which are summarized in a piece of paper worth $1.