Money — whether it's in the form of dollar bills or nickels and dimes, it's recognized everywhere. In fact, money is pretty famous! People all over the world work hard to earn money so that they can use it to buy the things they need and want. Dealing with money is the reason we have banks. And money is even the subject of many popular phrases! Have you ever been reminded that "money doesn't grow on trees" or that "time is money?" Ended up "a day late and a dollar short?" Been challenged to "put your money where your mouth is?" Regardless of your answers, it seems pretty safe to assume, based on money's near-celebrity status, that you know what money is. But what else do you know about money? Can you name the reason that a dime is smaller than a penny, even though it is worth more? Do you know how a dollar bill finds its way to you after it has been printed at the U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing? Explore the links below to find the answers to these questions, read up on the history of money, and scan hundreds of fun facts about U.S. coin and currency. Because if you've got questions about that green stuff in your wallet or those shiny metal discs in your pocket, this site should tell you everything you've ever wanted to know.

U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing FAQs
Find the answers to questions like "What is the weight of a currency note?" and "Why were certain individuals chosen to be pictured on our paper currency?"

Dollars and Cents: Fundamental Facts About U.S. Money
This publication by the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta will give you all kinds of information about money, from how coins are made to tips for spotting counterfeit currency.

Currency FAQs
Ever wondered about the significance of the eye and pyramid graphics that appear on the back of the U.S. one-dollar bill? Find this information and more on the U.S. Treasury's Currency FAQs page.

Coin FAQs
Got questions about the spare change that's jingling in your pocket? Check out this U.S. Treasury site to find some answers.

Know Your Money
Do you know what a raised note is? How about which portraits and symbols appear on each denomination of U.S. paper currency? Why not let the U.S. Secret Service show you how to combat counterfeiters by telling you what to look for?

Small Change: Thoughts on the Penny
The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis shares some insights on the penny, "the coin we love to hate."

How Currency Gets Into Circulation
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York gives you the basics on how money travels-from the U.S. Treasury's Bureau of Engraving and Printing to your back pocket.

Fun Facts About Money
Brought to you by the U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing, this collection of fun facts about money will provide you with information on the origin of the $ sign, the exact measurements of a piece of paper currency, and much, much more.

Our Money
This site by the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis was designed as a curriculum unit for teachers, but its content is appropriate for all ages. Topics include the history of money, an in-depth explanation of the features that appear on the face of a bill, and the purposes that those features serve.

The Life of a Dollar Bill
As part of FED101 (maintained by the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City), this site follows the path of a dollar bill from the printer to the shredder. Requires Flash 5.0 or higher.

U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing for Kids
Interactive games, trivia, and more teach kids about the many features of U.S. paper currency and the agency that prints it. Flash technology.

U.S. Mint for Kids
This U.S. mint site teaches kids all about coins through cartoons, fun facts, a historical time machine, interactive games, and more. Flash technology.