Exploring the Money Factory Process

The video tutorial explains the process of creating money at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, also known as the Money Factory. It introduces Brian, a banknote designer, who discusses the creative and thoughtful process of designing currency. Dixie, a script engraver, describes her role in engraving designs into steel. The video outlines the steps of printing and distributing currency, including the creation of steel plates, printing of notes, and packaging. It concludes with resources for further information on currency design and the Bureau.

Who is responsible for designing U.S. currency?

• The Narrator

• Dixie

• Federal Reserve

• Brian

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What percentage of a banknote designer's job involves thinking?

• 50%

• 25%

• 98%

• 75%

What is the main theme pieced together by a banknote designer?

• Modern technology

• Global icons

• Historical events

• American aspects and icons

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What does Dixie do as a script engraver?

• Cuts the printed bills

• Engraves designs into steel

• Designs the currency

• Prints the currency

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How does Dixie feel about her artwork being replicated?

• Overwhelmed

• Indifferent

• Unaware

• Proud

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What is the final step in the currency printing process?

• Printing the background images

• Cutting the bills

• Printing the serial numbers and seals

• Packaging into bricks

Where are the completed currency loads stored?

• Bureau of Engraving and Printing

• Federal Reserve Vault

• Bank safes

• U.S. Treasury

What is the first step in the actual printing of currency?

• Printing the faces of the notes

• Cutting the bills

• Printing the background images

• Printing the serial numbers

Which website offers more information about the latest bill design?

• NewMoney.gov

• Kids.gov

• USCurrency.gov

• MoneyFactory.gov

What can you do at MoneyFactory.gov?

• Design a bill

• Take a virtual tour

• Order currency

• Learn about the Federal Reserve