Bureau of Engraving and Printing

One of the most powerful currencies in the world is the United States Dollar. The term dollar actually became common since the colonial period, which is approximately 200 years ago where the Europeans started to colonize the America. To let you learn more about it, her are some amazing facts about the money in the United States. How do Americans spend it? Are Americans great at saving or splurging? Are people in America rich? Keep reading to find out more. #1 $10 = Rich Apparently if you are a

were two of the men who contributed research and ideas towards the early versions of the coins. The Treasury Seal that was developed actually remained quite the same even until today. Benjamin Franklin takes on counterfeiting, using his Philadelphia printing firm to produce colonial notes with nature prints—unique raised patterns cast from actual leaves. This process adds an innovative and effective counterfeit deterrent to notes. The first $2 notes are

In 1775, the Continental Congress permitted lawfully the issuance of the American Dollar to capitalize the Revolutionary War. The word “dollar” was previously in common utilization and was based on the Spanish dollar that had been extensively circulated in the colonies. This new paper currency became established as the “Continental” throughout the colonies. As the war wore on and the colonies’ debt escalate, the Continental became devalued. By May, 1781, Continentals had become so insignificant

Once FDR’s Inauguration ceremony concluded, he was faced with the damaging effects of the banking crisis that have plagued the nation’s economy. FDR was only in office for a single day when he “called Congress into a special session” because he wanted to start facing the beast head on starting with the banking crisis. The Emergency Banking Act was proposed, developed and signed in a signal day on March 9, 1933. This newly enacted law was “drawn up under pressure and passed promptly in order to

The leader of the American nation through two of the greatest crises in American history the Great Depression of the 1930s and World War II, President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Roosevelt took office in early 1933, and would become the only president in American history to be elected to four consecutive terms. Between March 1933 and June 1944 Roosevelt addressed the in 30 speeches over broadcasted radio. Millions of people found comfort and converted their confidence in these speeches, which became known

other than predicted taxes revenue collected from each colony. In 1781, The Continental Congress sought to increase confidence in its currency through the establishment of The Bank of North America in Philadelphia, which was then the capital. The printing of money was left to private banks who printed notes of all kinds. As a result, paper notes and coins were easily counterfeited. Silver bullion coins were easily pressed and engaged with images and the exchange rate varied throughout each colony

Introduction The banking industry has transformed in numerous ways through the ages. Financial institutions now offer a broader assortment of products and services than ever before. The banking industry’s principal purpose remains the same. Financial institutions put the public 's excess monies (deposits and investments) to work by loaning them to individuals to purchase dwellings and automobiles, to open and grow businesses, college funds for families with children, and for countless other reasons

was printed by private companies, and the role of the Board of Construction’s workers was to attach the seal of the Treasury department to each bill and to trim the large sheets of paper on which the bills were printed. In 1877, the Bureau of Printing and Engraving (BEP) became the sole printer of U.S. paper currency. Today the BEP is one of the largest printers in the world. The BEP is

ink is shared generously all over the paper. When the paper is removed, the design will have been transferred and they will have the finished artwork. Using a block of wood is known as Woodcut Relief Printmaking, or “Woodcuts”. There are also Wood Engravings, where a stronger type of wood is used so an artist can engrave an image into the surface rather than cut it out. In my opinion, the second step of the process could be left to remain as the art itself. In the video showing the process as Lyell

Military Currency in the 20th Century American soldiers have been paid since the Continental Army was commanded by George Washington. However, the methods of payments have evolved from continentals of 1775 to direct deposits and stored valued cards of late 20th century and today. In this exhibit you will see real military currency that came home in the wallets, duffle bags and boots of servicemen and women. United States servicemen and women serving in occupied areas in WWII, Korea and Vietnam