Bureau of Engraving and Printing
U.S. Department of the Treasury

Pictured below: 15th street side of BEP building in Washington, DC with American flag in foreground.
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August 29, 2012 marks the 150th Anniversary of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. Join us in commemorating our rich history.

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Redesigned Currency

 

In order to protect your money and keep counterfeiting low, the United States government continues to enhance the security of its currency. The counterfeiters aren't standing still, and neither are we.


The new $100 note is the latest denomination of U.S. currency to be redesigned with enhanced security features. It is the final denomination in a family of redesigned notes that was first introduced with the $20 note in 2003 and includes $50, $10 and $5 notes.
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Damaged Currency Redemption

 

The BEP redeems partially destroyed or badly damaged currency as a free public service. Every year the U.S. Treasury handles approximately 30,000 claims and redeems mutilated currency valued at over $30 million. Experts examine damaged currency and can approve the issuance of a Treasury check for the value of the currency determined to be redeemable.
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