

The misconception is even worse because the $5 bill's design was changed in the middle of the 2006 series, so some bills with that date have the old green and black design while others are purple and gray. Because the same officials were in office from 2006 to 2008, all bills with their signatures were part of the 2006 series. The "series" date on a bill is determined by the Treasury Secretary and Treasurer who are in office when the bill is printed. most if not all will have the "Series 2006" on them.

There has been a recent misconception that since it was released in 2008 that the "Series 2006" is a misprint of some kind. All $5 bills dated 2006 are worth five dollars.
