Which two U.S. locations print paper money?

The United States Department of the Treasury has a Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) that prints the paper currency used, referred to as Federal Reserve notes. The U.S. currency is used as a medium of exchange and store of value around the world.

The BEP is one of the largest printing operations in the world with two operational facilities, one located in the nation’s capital Washington, D.C. and the other in Fort Worth, Texas. There are a number of distinctive steps required in the production process of the paper currency.

Some of the features and processes include:

* With the introduction of redesigned currency, subtle background colors were added to the redesigned notes to make them more secure and less susceptible to counterfeit

* Security features include a portrait watermark visible when held up to a light, two numeric watermarks on the $5s, an enhanced security thread that glows under an ultraviolet light, micro printing, and improved color shifting ink that changes color when the note is tilted

* On the redesigned $100 notes, there is a 3-D security ribbon and enhanced raised printing.

The facility in Washington, D.C. is located on 14th and C Streets, S.W. and the other facility in Fort Worth, Texas is located at 9000 Blue Road. Due to the COVID-19 situation, public tours have been suspended.