38 Facts About the U.S. Dollar

The Money Project, a website that uses visuals to explore the concept of money, made this infographic entitled “38 Facts About the U.S. Dollar.” The infographic explains the evolution of modern U.S. currency, from metal coins to paper money. It then shares the history of the dollar, which originated with the Federal Reserve in 1913. It explains several interesting factoids, like the fact that the dollar originally had to be backed by gold, as well as the problems that arose with the gold standard, and how it was eventually repealed by Nixon. Then, it shares information about modern paper money, including its prevalence around the world, what it’s made of, and how it’s produced. The infographic goes on to discuss coins. In the second-to-last section, it talks about the issues of counterfeit money and security. Finally, you’ll learn about the design of modern money.