Treasury’s Bureau of Engraving and Printing

Definition

The Bureau of Engraving and Printing is a government agency responsible for designing and producing United States currency, including paper money. It operates under the Department of the Treasury, ensuring the supply of safe and secure currency to meet the nation's financial demands.

Related terms

Currency:

The physical money in use in a particular country, including coins and paper notes.

Federal Reserve System:

The central banking system of the United States, which regulates banks, maintains financial stability, and provides services to other banks, the government, and the public.

Minting: The process of manufacturing coins using metal and stamping them with designated symbols or figures