U.S. Currency

U.S. currency refers to the money used in the United States, primarily in the form of paper bills and coins. The U.S. dollar, symbolized as $, is issued by the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Federal Reserve System. Each bill has different denominations, including $1, $5, $10, $20, $50, and $100. Coins come in denominations of 1 cent (penny), 5 cents (nickel), 10 cents (dime), 25 cents (quarter), and others. U.S. currency is widely recognized globally and is used for daily transactions, investments, and as a benchmark in international trade.