The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP)
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) is responsible for designing and printing US currency. The BEP is a part of the US Department of the Treasury and is located in Washington, D.C.
- The BEP produces over 38 million notes per day
- The BEP has been in operation since 1862
The US Mint
The US Mint is another important institution involved in the production of US currency. While the BEP is responsible for printing paper currency, the US Mint produces coins.
- The US Mint has facilities in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Denver, Colorado; San Francisco, California; and West Point, New York
- The US Mint produces over 14 billion coins per year