The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) produces United States currency notes, operates as the nation's central bank, and serves to ensure that adequate amounts of currency and coin are in circulation.
Phone number
1-202-874-2330 (public tour information)
Toll-free number
- 1-877-874-4114
- 1-866-874-2330 (public tour information)
Email
moneyfactory.info@bep.gov
Main address
14th and C Sts., SW
Washington, DC 20228
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FAQs
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing produces 38 million notes a day with a face value of approximately $541 million.
Why is BEP closed? ›
Public access to the tour and sales areas at U.S. Mint and Bureau of Engraving and Printing have been suspended in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Does the Bureau of Engraving and Printing print money? ›
The BEP has exclusively designed, engraved and printed all United States paper money since 1862.
Is the Bureau of Engraving and Printing free? ›
We welcome you to explore our Visitor Center currency exhibits or join us on a tour to see how billions of dollars are printed! Our Tour and Visitor Center is free of charge to all visitors.
Can I get a $500 bill from the bank? ›
American paper currency comes in seven denominations: $1, $2, $5, $10, $20, $50, and $100. The United States no longer issues bills in larger denominations, such as $500, $1,000, $5,000, and $10,000 bills.
How long does it take to become a money engraver? ›
It is a 10 year apprenticeship to become a banknote engraver. The Secretary of the Treasury has final approval for all U.S. currency designs.
Does BEP pay a monthly dividend? ›
Regular payouts for BEP are paid quarterly.
How long does it take to tour the Bureau of Engraving and Printing? ›
Admission is always free. Tours are approximately 45 minutes in length. Tours are limited to 40 visitors per tour.
Is BEP a good investment? ›
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Who owns the Bureau of Engraving and Printing? ›
The money is printed by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing with is part of the U.S. Department of the Treasury. The government prints is own money. Given that Congress created the Federal Reserve system, Congress can destroy it. Any money it makes goes to the US Treasury.
What is the difference between the US Mint and the Bureau of Engraving and Printing? ›
The Federal Reserve operates as the nation's central bank and serves to ensure that adequate amounts of currency and coin are in circulation. The BEP does not produce coins – all U.S. coinage is minted by the United States Mint. The BEP also advises other federal agencies on document security matters.
How many bureaus of engraving and printing are there? ›
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing has two locations: one in Washington, D.C., and another in Fort Worth, Texas.
Where is the US dollar printed? ›
All U.S. currency is printed at our facility in Washington, D.C. and at our facility in Fort Worth, Texas. In addition to manufacturing U.S. paper currency, BEP also prints a variety of U.S. government security documents.
Can you tour the mint in DC? ›
While its headquarters is located in Washington, D.C., it does not function as a minting facility, nor does it offer in-person tours to the public, unlike other U.S. Mint branches. There is one U.S. Mint facility in the nation's capital that is open to the public, although often overlooked.
Is engraving business profitable? ›
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How much money does the Fed print per day? ›
The Federal Reserve controls the amount of money in circulation but it doesn't print or mint any new money. The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (a government organization) produces 38 million notes a day. Many of these printed notes are to replace notes in circulation.
How much ink does the BEP use to print money each day? ›
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing prints 37 million notes a day with a value of around $696 million dollars. Between the Fort Worth Texas and the Washington D.C. facilities, The Bureau of Engraving and Printing uses about 18 tons of ink per day.