Additional Resources

Visit these U.S. government Web sites for additional information on our currency and the laws governing its production and use. Please let us know of any additional sites you think should be posted here.

United States Bureau of Engraving and Printing

http://www.bep.treas.gov/
Homepage of the largest producer of security documents in the United States, including Federal Reserve notes, U.S. postage stamps, Treasury securities, identification cards, naturalization certificates, and other special security documents. Includes information on anti-counterfeiting measures, a series of fact sheets for collectors, illustrations, and the Money Central Station, an interactive, educational area for children.

United States Department of the Treasury

http://www.ustreas.gov/
Information on the broad range of domestic and international responsibilities and functions of the United States Department of the Treasury. Provides up-to-date news as well as reports from the press and a video webcast center and archive.

United States Secret Service

http://www.ustreas.gov/usss/index.shtml
Learn about the two distinct missions of the Secret Service: to protect those occupying the most powerful seats in our government, and to enforce laws relating to counterfeiting and financial crimes. A history and timeline, and many FAQs offer a plethora of information on this elite organization.

Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System

http://www.federalreserve.gov/
The Web site of the central bank of the United States includes banking and regulation information, economic research and data, and consumer information. Information on news and events, as well as official speeches are also available online.

The United States Mint

http://www.usmint.gov
This site educates consumers on how coins are designed and manufactured. Other areas of interest include a history of the Mint, profiles of engravers, descriptions of Mint facilities, and an online catalog where you can purchase the latest collectibles.

FirstGov.gov

http://www.firstgov.gov
The catalyst for a growing electronic government, here is a gateway to any information you may want or need regarding U.S. government information, services and resources. The site includes a search engine with access to over 51 million government Web pages, most of which are unavailable on commercial Web sites.

Sites for Collectors

American Numismatic Association

http://www.money.org
An excellent site for collectors of paper currency, coins, and tokens, this non-profit, educational site is chartered by Congress to promote research, interpretation and preservation of culture from ancient times to the present.

Paper Money Collecting FAQ

http://isc.faqs.org/faqs/coin-collecting/paper-money-faq
This extensive fact sheet provides an excellent overview of this popular hobby. Information here will be useful to beginners, as well as those wishing to learn more.

Bills & Counterfeit Deterrence

http://www.rulesforuse.org/pub/index.php?currency=usd?=en
Bill images are subject to specific rules governing reproduction, which vary by country. Learn about the laws governing the use of U.S. notes.

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