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The U.S. currency is issued by its central bank, the Federal Reserve System, as a liability on itself. The U.S. money supply consists of currency, coins and checkable public deposits in the banking system.

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What is fractional currency and is it still used today?

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How is currency issued to the public?

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Is there a US 3 dollar bill?

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What branch of government is in charge of the issuing of currencies?

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Where can I find U.S. issued fractional currency from the Civil War to purchase online?

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When did the US start making 2 dollar bills?

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