Designs, engraves and prints paper currency (no coins) and Treasury notes, bonds and certificates; postage stamps; food coupons; permits and award certificates. The face value of its annual production is over $300 billion. Its largest output is from constantly replenishing the supply of dollar bills, which have a life of only 18 months. Visitors gallery allows observance of currency-producing operation, where high-speed presses turn out 8,000 sheets of bills an hour. Tickets for a self-guided tour are issued on first-come basis. A souvenir shop sells shredded money.
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