The Seven Denominations | U.S. Currency Education Program
The Seven Denominations The Federal Reserve Board currently issues $1, $2, $5, $10, $20, $50, and $100 notes. Click on the notes below to learn more about their design and security features.
Identifying Banknotes | U.S. Currency Education Program
For denominations $5, $10, $20, $50, and $100, the note has a letter and number designation that corresponds to one of the 12 Federal Reserve Banks. The letter of each indicator matches …
$1 Note - The U.S. Currency Education Program
Congress authorizes a new class of currency, known as “United States notes,” or “Legal Tender notes.” These notes are characterized by a red seal and serial number.
Hold the note to light to see a security thread embedded vertically on denominations $5 and higher. The thread is embedded in a different position for each denomination and glows a …
Currency in Circulation | U.S. Currency Education Program
As much as one-half of the value of U.S. currency is estimated to be circulating abroad. The data tables below list the value and volume of U.S. currency in circulation calculated in billions.
Educational Materials - The U.S. Currency Education Program
K-5 Classrooms Explore to find everything you need to introduce your students to U.S. currency.
$100 Note - The U.S. Currency Education Program
Congress authorizes a new class of currency, known as “United States notes,” or “Legal Tender notes.” These notes are characterized by a red seal and serial number.
Currency Facts | U.S. Currency Education Program
No matter the denomination, a banknote weighs approximately 1 gram. Because there are 454 grams in one pound, this means there are 454 notes in one pound of currency. Want to …
History of U.S. Currency | U.S. Currency Education Program
In order to finance the Civil War, Congress authorizes the U.S. Department of the Treasury to issue non-interest-bearing Demand Notes. These notes earn the nickname “greenbacks” …
The History of American Currency
Congress authorizes a new class of currency, known as “United States notes,” or “Legal Tender notes.” These notes are characterized by a red seal and serial number.