Welcome to the Bureau of Engraving and Printing’s (BEP) website. We are the largest producer of security documents in the United States. The BEP prints billions of Federal Reserve Notes for delivery to the Federal Reserve System each year (the BEP does not produce coins – all coinage is minted by the United States Mint). These notes are produced at our facilities in Washington, DC, and Fort Worth, Texas. In addition to U.S. currency, the BEP produces several other security documents such as portions of U.S. passports, materials for Homeland Security, military identification cards, and Immigration and Naturalization Certificates.
All products are designed and manufactured with advanced counterfeit deterrence features to ensure product integrity. The BEP also advises other Federal agencies on document security matters. In addition, the BEP processes claims for the redemption of mutilated currency. The BEP’s research and development efforts focus on the continued use of automation in the production process and counterfeit deterrent technologies for use in security documents, especially United States currency.
This website is designed to be an easy-to-use resource for information on security documents. A search engine is available to help you locate information. The navigation bars on the top and left side of each page will help you move around the site efficiently. This site serves as an excellent resource for informative public documents. You can also get the latest information on our public tours in Washington, DC and Fort Worth, Texas. We have included lots of links to sites with additional information on security printing. Thanks for visiting our website…we hope you enjoy your stay.
