Money Making

What is the process of printing money called?

• press

• creating

• manufacturing

• minting

Which agency prints money in the United States?

• Internal Revenue Service

• Department of Treasury

• Federal Reserve

• Bureau of Engraving and Printing

What is paper money made of?

• Plastic

• Wood pulp

• Cotton and linen

• Metal

Why is special ink used for paper money?

• To make it more colorful

• To make it smell nice

• To make it easier to fold

• To prevent counterfeiting

What security features are on paper money to prevent counterfeiting?

• Scented ink, embossed patterns, heat-sensitive ink

• Glitter ink, holograms, scratch-off panels

• UV ink, magnetic strips, edible ink

• Watermarks, security threads, microprinting, color-shifting ink, raised printing.

What is the purpose of serial numbers on paper money?

• To identify each banknote.

• To track the banknote.

• To prevent counterfeiting.

• To indicate the value.

How are coins made?

• Coins are made by melting plastic.

• Coins are made by carving them out of wood.

• Coins are made by printing designs onto paper.

• Coins are made through a process called minting, which involves cutting metal blanks, heating and pressing them between two dies, and then inspecting and packaging the coins.

What metals are used to make coins?

• Bronze, steel, tin, pewter, titanium

• Copper, nickel, zinc, brass, silver

• Gold, platinum, iron, aluminum, lead

• Cobalt, chromium, manganese, tungsten, palladium

Why do coins have ridges?

• For aesthetics.

• To stack easily.

• To prevent clipping.

• To improve grip.

What is the process of making coins called?

• Stamping

• Minting

• Coining

• Coinage