who's eye is on the dollar bill?

Question

On the back of the US dollar is an eye in the top of the pyramid. Who's eye is that?

Answer 1

God

The reverse of the one dollar bill has an ornate design that incorporates the Great Seal of the United States, and it is of noted interest to historians and numerologists for the symbols contained therein.

To the left is the reverse of the seal which portrays an unfinished pyramid. The separated cap of the pyramid, portraying the all-seeing eye, symbolizes that the United States is still far from finished. The shadow cast by the pyramid from the rising sun represents the undiscovered lands to the west. The sun, which is rising, represents that a new nation has begun. The Latin phrase "Annuit Cœptis" ("He [God] has favored our undertaking") is located above the pyramid. "NOVUS ORDO SECLORUM" ("New Order of the Ages") is shown on a ribbon below the pyramid. Written at the base of the pyramid in Roman Numerals is "MDCCLXXVI" or 1776, the year the United States Declaration of Independence was signed. The eye above the pyramid is similar to one of the symbols of the "Free Masons". This symbol is also popular among conspiracy theorists to have connections with the Illuminati secret society.

To the right is the obverse of the Great Seal portraying a heraldic Bald Eagle. In front of the eagle is an unsupported shield which symbolizes the fledgling country's ability to stand on its own, unified by congress; this is symbolized by the blue bar on top of the shield. Above the eagle's head is a glory with 13 stars. Clutched in the eagle's beak is a ribbon that reads "E PLURIBUS UNUM" ("From many, one"). It also holds an olive branch (which the head always points towards) and arrows in its claws, symbolizing the desire of peace, but the readiness to fight.

The number thirteen, symbolizing the 13 original colonies, shows up numerous times:

13 stars above the eagle
13 steps on the Pyramid
13 letters in "ANNUIT COEPTIS"
13 letters in "E PLURIBUS UNUM"
13 vertical bars on the shield
13 horizontal stripes at the top of the shield
13 leaves on the olive branch
13 fruits
13 arrows

Answer 2

There are some problems with the first answer. Annuit comes from the Latin "annus" which means circuit, especially a circuit of the earth around the sun. Coepis is the base word for the next word and it means to begin, so it means to begin a new circuit or undertaking. As for Novus ordo seculorum, it means "new secular order" so the two things have nothing what soever to do with the concept of GOD. I would suggest that you look the word "secular" up.

E pluribus unum specifically mean "out of many, one."
It is more a Masonic Icon than anything else as most of the founding fathers were, in fact, Masons.

Answer 3

Ask Nicholas Cage.

Answer 4

Im goin with the 1st guy lol

Answer 5

I suppose it's to represent God.
Since in God we trust.
Providence of God.

Answer 6

Yeah, I'll go with God. It's in God we trust. ;)