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Freemason Symbols in the Dollar Bill

RecordOBS-0685
CategorySecret Societies/Groups
StatusDEBUNKED
SummaryA popular claim is that the Eye of Providence and pyramid on the U.S. one-dollar bill are Freemason symbols placed by the Illuminati. This is false; the symbols predate Freemasonry's use and were chosen for their Christian and patriotic meanings.
OriginThe claim likely arose in the 20th century as the New World Order conspiracy theory gained traction.
Claimed
  • The Eye of Providence on the dollar bill is a Freemason symbol.
  • The pyramid on the dollar bill is a Freemason symbol.
  • The symbols were placed by the Illuminati.
Evidence / consensusHistorians note that the Eye of Providence and pyramid were added to the Great Seal in 1782, before Freemasonry adopted them. The symbols represent God's watchfulness and the longevity of the republic, not a Masonic conspiracy.
> OBSERVER NOTE:
The dollar bill symbols are a classic example of apophenia. The Great Seal's design was a product of its time, not a secret code.

Sources

  1. Are Freemason Symbols Hiding in Plain Sight? | HISTORY

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