Yellen & Malerba First Sign US Currency

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen helped make history by holding up a newly minted $5 bill signed for the first time by two women.

Yellen’s signature will appear alongside President Obama’s whereas Lynn Malerba becomes the first Native American to serve as Treasurer

Yellen later told reporters that she believes the United States can avert a recession.

“Two women on the currency for the first time is truly momentous,” said Malerba, who accompanied Yellen to a Bureau of Engraving and Printing site in Fort Worth to sign.

To commemorate the historic occasion, they ceremonially signed fresh sheets of $1 as well as $5 bills and posed with samples. The redesigned notes will enter circulation the following year.