US Department of the Treasury

What is the primary responsibility of the US Treasury?

Manages federal finances by collection taxes and paying bills.

What does the US Treasury manage regarding government finance?

Manages currency, government accounts, and public debt (US Treasury securities).

What bureau prints US currency notes?

Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP).

How does the Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) receive print orders?

BEP receives print orders from the Federal Reserve Board (the Fed).

What are Federal Reserve Notes commonly referred to as?

Greenbacks.

What was unique about the $100,000 note issued between 1934-1935?

It was never publicly circulated and issued only in the form of a gold certificate.

What was the highest US dollar note ever made for public circulation?

$10,000 note.

Which bureau produces US coins?

US Mint.

What does the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) do?

Collects and enforces federal taxes.

What is the role of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)?

Regulates and supervises all national banks and federal savings associations.