Where Is Money Made in the United States?

There are two types of money made in the United States: paper bills and metal coins. Paper money is printed at the Bureau of Engraving and Imprinting, while coins are formed at the United States Mints.

Early Locations of Bill Printing

In 1861, paper currency was produced in the United States Treasury Building in Washington, D.C. One year later, the operation was expanded to encompass the entire basement of the building.

Foundation of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing

In 1877, the Bureau of Engraving and Printing was formed and given its own building in Washington, D.C., according to the bureau's website.

Modern Locations for Bill Printing

The building founded in 1877 in Washington, D.C., is still the headquarters of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. There is a satellite office in Fort Worth, Texas. The two offices printed more than $629 million in bills each day during 2008.

History of the U.S. Mint

The United States Mint was founded in 1792 in Philadelphia, which was America's capital at the time, according to the U.S. Mint website. In 1793, the first coins printed at the Mint entered circulation.

U.S. Mint Current Locations

The United States Mint operates locations in Washington, D.C.; Philadelphia; West Point, New York; Fort Knox, Kentucky; Denver, Colorado; and San Francisco, California.

References

• Encyclopedia.com
• U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing
• U.S. Mint

Resources

• U.S. Mint History and Timelines
• Bureau of Engraving and Printing Statistics