Infographics: 33 Fascinating Facts on U.S. Currency

Interesting facts on the US dollar.

The Visual Capitalist writes: 

Probably the most significant fact concerning U.S. dollars is that there are trillions of them making up 29.1% of global debt. Beyond that, however, today’s infographic covers 33 fascinating facts about the notes and coins themselves.

Another interesting fact worth mentioning: The United States Bureau of Engraving and Printing makes approximately $696 million in currency each day. Amazingly, according to their very fitting website MoneyFactory.gov, in the fiscal year of 2014 they printed over $2.2 billion in $1 bills alone.

It’s good practice, because with concerns of deflation circulating around Europe and Asia, the Feds may want to put the printing presses into overdrive.

Original graphic by: HowMuch.net

Below will serve as a great remembrance, when the government's war on cash becomes a reality...

Courtesy of: Visual Capitalist