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One Dollar bill "LATIN phrases", what are the meaning?

I was wondering when I found phrases as:

E PLURIBUS UNUM (In the USA Seal)

ANNUIT COEPTIS

NUVUS ORDO SECLORUM

Whats the meaning , and why in LATIN ??

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  • 1 decade ago
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    Why Latin?

    Why indeed. Latin has long been a standard in the scientific and legal communities; any attorney or biologist will attest to the fact that Latin permeates the terminology of each field. Simple and elegant, it would allow the US as a fledgling nation to make a dignified statement that would be understood (at least through educated classes) almost universally.

    Some of the mottoes are also attributed to classical literary sources (specifically, Vergil), who were prized worldwide for their profound philosophical contributions, timeless wisdom and truisms.

    E PLURIBUS UNUM (In the USA Seal)

    One from many (representing the US as a unified nation formed through the cooperation of many smaller units).

    ANNUIT COEPTIS

    Fortune (God, if you must) has favored (or smiled upon) our undertakings.

    NOVUS ORDO SECLORUM

    A new order of the ages.

  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

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    5 years ago

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    The eye and the pyramid shown on the reverse side of the one-dollar bill are in the Great Seal of the United States. The Great Seal was first used on the reverse of the one-dollar Federal Reserve note in 1935. The Department of State is the official keeper of the Seal. They believe that the most accurate explanation of a pyramid on the Great Seal is that it symbolizes strength and durability. The unfinished pyramid means that the United States will always grow, improve and build. In addition, the "All-Seeing Eye" located above the pyramid suggests the importance of divine guidance in favor of the American cause. The inscription ANNUIT COEPTIS translates as "He (God) has favored our undertakings," and refers to the many instances of Divine Providence during our Government's formation. In addition, the inscription NOVUS ORDO SECLORUM translates as "A new order of the ages," and signifies a new American era.

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    6 years ago

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    One Dollar bill "LATIN phrases", what are the meaning?

    I was wondering when I found phrases as:

    E PLURIBUS UNUM (In the USA Seal)

    ANNUIT COEPTIS

    NUVUS ORDO SECLORUM

    Whats the meaning , and why in LATIN ??

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  • 1 decade ago

    E PLURIBUS UNUM one nation from many people

    ANNUIT COEPTIS God has Favored Our Undertakings

    NUVUS ORDO SECLORUM a new order for the world

    the only reason i can think as to why they used Latin is that the English language is derived from Latin root words. Hope this helps.

  • 1 decade ago

    E pluribus unum - out of many, one

    Annuit Coeptis - Give me an easy course, and favor my daring undertakings.

    Nuvus ordo seclorum - new order of the ages

    Some guy named Charles Thompson chose those prases in 1782

  • 1 decade ago

    I've never seen the other two, but E Pluribus Unum means "out of many, one".

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Nuvus Ordo Seclorum, I believe is new world order

    E Pluribus Unum is one from many

  • 1 decade ago

    good question! I read about it on the "Angels and Demonds " am not sure if its true information but it was very intresting, i just don really remember the details...i'll get back at you in a few seconds lol;-) cuz now i want to know!

  • 6 years ago

    NOVUS ORDO SECLORUM means New World Order Clan.

    They have it Latin because, so you cant easily read it.

    Source(s): Google Translate
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