New Currency For A Modern World
New Currency For A Modern World
New Currency For A Modern World
Click to viewAmericans are used to seeing dead statesmen on their money. But abroad, you'll find colorful and creative bank notes celebrating birds, beasts, technology and even sports. So is a change in the U.S. dollar's iconic look on its way? Rita Braver finds out.
Speaking Of Beautiful Banknotes
FUN Convention TV's Explore the Bourse Floor
Electricity 1896 Style an Exhibit
In this episode of Explore the Bourse Floor we speak with Educational Exhibitor John Wilson about the exhibit "Electricity 1896 Style". This exhibit was put together by Nancy and John Wilson to tell the story of the 1896 Educational $5 Note. John shows us various components of the exhibit and gives us details about each of them.
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Modern Marvels: U.S. Mints: Money Machines They are the physical engines of America's money machine, secretive agencies that design and manufacture the greenbacks that keep the nation's and the world's economy moving. This episode ventures inside these vital fortresses for a privileged glimpse of the work of making money. From engraving to circulation, watch as fortunes are created in an instant, and see how new bills are put into circulation.
The History and Collecting of Large Size Notes & Deuces One of the great collecting areas anyone can become involved in is collecting large size paper money that was issued between 1862 and 1929
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The Treasury Story
DOCUMENTARY: Gives historical account of establishment. Alexander Hamilton was the first Secretary of Treasury. It was divided into six bureaus: Bureau of Mint, Bureau of Engraving and Printing, Internal Revenue Service, Bureau of Customs, Bureau of Public Debt, Bureau of Accounts. Still pictures of Alexander Hamilton and George Washington. Department of the Treasury. (1789 - )
The Money Factory
Explore the elaborate systems of design and protection at the US Treasury premier currency manufacturer and her sister operation, the Bureau of Engraving and Printing.
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