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Not currently, but in the past the US issued large-size bills in denominations of $500, $1,000, $5,000 and $10,000. There were also a few special $100,000 bills printed for use within the government but these never circulated.

Despite many internet legends to the contrary, there has NEVER, EVER been a US $1 million bill. Novelty shops sell made-up ones for a few bucks and occasionally people are duped into thinking they're real.

Printing of large-denomination bills ended in 1945 due to low demand. In 1969 President Nixon issued an order stopping distribution of any that remained, in an effort to stop their use in money laundering and other criminal activities.

High-value bills were never officially withdrawn so technically you could still spend one but it wouldn't make a lot of sense - they're worth much more to collectors.

Even though some people speculate about new high-denomination bills ($200 and $500 are most often mentioned) the ubiquitous use of credit cards and e-transfers means that the government is very unlikely to print anything new in the foreseeable future.

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