US Currency Education Program Resources

Print Resources

Decoding Dollars: The $20 Brochure & Poster

This brochure contains information about how to recognize and use security features in the $20 note. It unfolds into a poster that can be displayed in a classroom.

Know the $20 Table Tent

Place this card in your classroom to remind you of ways to quickly and discreetly check if a banknote is real.

Decoding Dollars: The $100 Brochure & Poster

This brochure contains information about how to recognize and use security features in the $100 note. It unfolds into a poster that can be displayed in a classroom.

Quick Reference Guide

Use this infographic to review tips to identify easy-to-detect counterfeits.

Dollars in Detail

Refer to this comprehensive guide for in-depth technical information on U.S. currency.

Videos

"The Basics" on U.S. Currency

Created by the U.S. Currency Education Program, this video provides a brief overview of U.S. currency, including the denominations and series in circulation, as well as the design process.

How Does U.S. Currency Get into Circulation?

Learn how notes are issued to the public through Federal Reserve Banks in this short video.

How to Authenticate U.S. Currency

Brought to you by the U.S. Currency Education Program, this video will help students understand the main security features common across all U.S. banknotes so that they can quickly, easily, and discreetly determine if a note is genuine.

How Does the Federal Reserve Board Decide How Much Money to Order Each Year?

Michael Lambert, associate director for the U.S. Currency Program at the Federal Reserve Board, discusses how the annual order for new currency is determined.

Does the Fed Print Money?

Discover who prints currency and how the Fed orders money from the Bureau of Engraving and Printing.