After a quick and unexpected trip back to the DFW area, we decided to study money 1 more day. The boys and I went on a field trip to the Bureau of Engraving and Printing – Western Currency Facility located north of Fort Worth. I appreciated the FREE tour much more than the boys. It was awesome! The facility was gorgeous and to see billions of dollars right in front of your eyes is amazing. What usually is a 75 person guided tour, we had 6 total in our group. I love slow days and the ability to take advantage of them.
The boys learned how many cents make a dollar...how many nickles, dimes, and quarters. At the facility we learned that the paper money is printed on is closest to denim than any other material. The stamp of the presidents profile created by an engravers takes them approximately 800 hours each.
No electronic devices were allowed into the highly secured area, so here are some from the parking lot.
