The BEP prints billions of dollars – referred to as Federal Reserve notes – each year for delivery to the Federal Reserve System.  The Federal Reserve operates as the nation's central bank and serves to ensure that adequate amounts of currency and coin are in circulation.  The BEP does not produce coins – all U.S. coinage is minted by the United States Mint.  The BEP also advises other federal agencies on document security matters.

The tour experience begins with an introductory film and continues with a real-time guided experience exploring currency production from an enclosed walkway suspended above the production floor. You will get to see a showcase of the skilled craftsmanship of the Bureau's currency experts.