Bureau of Engraving and Printing - Fort Worth, Texas
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txoilgas
N 32° 54.094 W 097° 20.880
14S E 654502 N 3641584
Where money is printed. Fantastic tour of the facility. But sadly no free samples.
Waymark Code: WM5P5Q
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 01/28/2009
Views: 17
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (B.E.P.) is a government agency within the United States Department of the Treasury that designs and produces a variety of security products for the United States Government, most notable of which is paper currency for the Federal Reserve. In addition to paper currency, the B.E.P. produces Treasury securities; military commissions and award certificates; invitations and admission cards; and many different types of identification cards, forms, and other special security documents for a variety of Government agencies. The B.E.P. does not produce coins; all coinage is produced by the United States Mint. With production facilities in Washington, DC, and Fort Worth, Texas, the Bureau of Engraving and Printing is the largest producer of Government security documents in the United States. Tours are offered at both the Washington DC and the Fort Worth facility. The tour features the various steps of currency production, beginning with large, blank sheets of paper, and ending with wallet-ready bills.
Free Sample Offered: yes
Gift Shop Available: yes
Restaurant/Cafe Available: no
Length of Tour: Over an hour
Type of product manufactured: Misc
Company Name: Bureau of Printing & Engraving
Tour Hours: From: 9:00 AM To: 5:00 PM
Tour's Web Site: [Web Link]
Street Address:
9000 Blue Mound Road
Fort Worth, Texas usa
76131
Admission Price: Not Listed
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