How to Draw a Dollar Bill

Drawing a dollar bill is easy. You won't be able to pass this off as a real bill, but it's a fun illustration to create!

Steps

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    To form the outline of the bill, draw three rectangles. Each one should be smaller than the previous one.
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    Draw four ovals. One should be in the middle, and the others should be in three of the corners. Draw an anvil shape in the remaining corner.
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    Add two circles right next to the center oval. These are the seals. Remember to put the value of the bill in the corners as well!
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    Draw a rectangle right below the center oval. Draw good ol' George in the center, getting his facial features as close as you possibly can to the real thing.
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    To make your bill look more real, draw some vines made of eye shaped leaves covering the top corners. (This step isn't 100% necessary, but go ahead and vine it up if you are so inclined.)
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    Finally, add the wording of the bill. Write "Federal Reserve Note" on top, "THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" right below it and finally "ONE DOLLAR" below President Washington's image. You can add extra words if you like; look at a real dollar bill for inspiration.
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    Use a very pale shade of green and a dark shade of grey to finish your dollar bill. You're done!
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Community Q&A

  • Question
    What if I'm not good at drawing?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    Nobody is at first. Just try your best and keep practicing.
  • Question
    Can I use it to buy things?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    Boy, I wish! Sadly, no. You cannot use a drawing of a dollar bill to purchase items.
  • Question
    How do I draw George Washington?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    Search for a picture of George Washington online and use that as your guide.
  • Question
    What if you can't find a picture of George Washington online?
    MidnightBlue1_1
    MidnightBlue1_1
    Top Answerer
    You can find a picture of George Washington using other sources. You could use a real dollar bill for reference or you could use/borrow an American History book and find his picture there.
  • Question
    Can I trade it for a real dollar bill?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    A drawing of a dollar bill is not legal tender. Unless someone wants to pay for your drawing as a keepsake or work of art, then it cannot be traded for like value.
  • Question
    What if I cannot find an American history book?
    Emery Cailin
    Emery Cailin
    Top Answerer
    You can try to find another book with a picture of George Washington in it. Alternatively, look up a picture online, or try to draw him from a video still from a history documentary.
  • Question
    What if I am in a small drawing space?
    Patriotictumbleweed
    Patriotictumbleweed
    Community Answer
    If you mean your drawing area (not the paper, the place you are working), either try finding a bigger space or adapting to it. If you mean the paper though, you won’t be able to add as much detail. But, you can still make a nice simplistic drawing.
  • Question
    How do I draw the back of it?
    Wikinow1234
    Wikinow1234
    Community Answer
    Exactly like you drew the front side of the dollar bill. Dollar bills look the same from both sides.

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Updated: November 26, 2021
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