United States
Complete Financial Report of the United States of America
Basic Information
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Country ISO Code: US
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Official Language: English
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Language ISO Code: en
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Current Official Currency: United States Dollar
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Currency ISO Code: USD
Historical and Current Currencies of the United States
1. United States Dollar (USD) – Current Official Currency
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ISO Code: USD
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Symbols: $ or US$
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Singular Name: dollar
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Plural Name: dollars
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Monetary Subdivision: 1 dollar = 100 cents
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Fraction Name (singular): cent
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Fraction Name (plural): cents
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Initial Production Date: 1792 (established by the Coinage Act)
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Final Production Date: ongoing
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Initial Circulation Date: 1792
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Final Circulation Date: currently in circulation
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Mint: United States Mint (Philadelphia, Denver, San Francisco, West Point)
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Issuing Authority: United States Department of the Treasury
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Coin Denominations: 1, 5, 10, 25, 50 cents; 1 dollar (coin)
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Banknote Denominations: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100 dollars
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Designs and Symbols:
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Coins feature US presidents, national monuments, and symbolic imagery such as the eagle and Liberty.
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Banknotes depict portraits of founding fathers and presidents, along with national symbols.
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Historical Context:
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The US dollar was established by the Coinage Act of 1792, replacing various colonial currencies.
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Initially based on a bimetallic standard (gold and silver), it adopted the gold standard in 1900 and abandoned gold backing in 1971.
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The currency has evolved with advanced security features and iconic designs, including the famous greenbacks.
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The US dollar is the world’s primary reserve currency and widely used in international trade.
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Status: active and sole legal tender in the United States.
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Curiosities:
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The dollar sign ($) likely originated from the superimposition of the letters "P" and "S" from the Spanish peso.
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The US Mint issues commemorative series such as State Quarters and America the Beautiful coins.
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Economic and Monetary Context
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The United States has the world’s largest economy, with a robust financial system and globally accepted currency.
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The Federal Reserve System is the central bank responsible for monetary policy and currency issuance.
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The currency is essential for commerce, finance, and international reserves.
Summary Table
| Currency | ISO Code | Circulation Period | Current Status | Subdivision | Issuing Authority |
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| United States Dollar | USD | 1792 – present | In circulation | 1 dollar = 100 cents | United States Department of the Treasury |
This report is prepared in English, the official and most widely used language of the United States, based on authoritative and up-to-date sources.
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