I'm curious about the cost of printing money. When a country prints its currency, who bears the expense? Is it the government, or are there other entities involved? I'd like to understand the financial aspect of this process.
5 answers
Alessandra
Sun Nov 10 2024
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing, a division of the Department of the Treasury, is responsible for manufacturing U.S. currency.
CryptoProphet
Sun Nov 10 2024
The Federal Reserve Board engages in annual projections to forecast the potential demand for new currency.
HallyuHero
Sun Nov 10 2024
Based on these projections, the Board places an order with the Bureau of Engraving and Printing.
henry_grayson_lawyer
Sat Nov 09 2024
This bureau not only produces the currency but also incurs the cost of production.
HanRiverWave
Sat Nov 09 2024
The Federal Reserve Board bears the expense charged by the Bureau for the manufacturing of the new currency.