Bureau of Engraving and Printing - Fort Worth - TX - United States Department of Treasury Facility Producing Paper Currency

Located at 9000 Blue Mound Rd, Fort Worth, TX, the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, Western Currency Facility 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. The Bureau of Engraving and Printing does not produce coins, all coinage is produced only by the United States Mint.

At the Bureau of Engraving and Printing's Western Currency Facility Tour and Visitor Center learn all about money and how it's made. You'll actually see billions of dollars being printed as you walk along an enclosed walkway suspended over the production floor at the U.S. Engraving & Printing Visitors Center. Before or after your tour, enjoy two floors of interactive exhibits showcasing the history of currency and the intricacies of the printing process.

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. In addition to paper currency, they also produce 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. Tours are available featuring the various steps of currency production, beginning with large, blank sheets of paper, and ending with wallet-ready bills.

Free, 45-minute guided tours are available Monday through Friday. Tour features include displays and exhibits showing the history of U.S. paper currency, the production process and its technology, an informative 15-minute film of the production process, a quarter-mile long elevated walkway tour overlooking the currency production floor, the Money factory Gift Shop, and three live demonstration exhibits; a turn-of-the century spider press, a mutilated currency redemption desk, and an engraver's bench. Walkup visitors are welcome on a first come, first served basis. Visitors unable to make a tour time, may view the film, enjoy the exhibits and displays, or visit our retail sales area. Visitors are asked to arrive at least 30 minutes ahead of time to clear security. The Bureau of Engraving & Printing is closed on weekends, Federal Holidays, and the week between Christmas and New Year's Day. Tour hours are subject to change without notice.

The Tour and Visitor center is open from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with group and general public tours being conducted every 30 minutes from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Visitors on the 2:00 p.m. tour, our last tour, should be checked in at the visitor center by 2:00 p.m to be on that tour, numbers permitting. Cell phones or any electronic equipment, back packs, cameras, weapons, food, and drinks are prohibited. Phone: (817) 231-4000