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Museums—Why Are They Worth a Visit?Awake!—2005 | March 8
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Does Money Attract You?
Just south of the mall, and walking distance from the Washington Memorial, is a building that draws thousands of curious citizens, who are probably carrying samples of the products that emanate from this place—bank notes! It is the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. The 40-minute tour displays the process of engraving and printing that is necessary to manufacture the dollar bills that people use in their daily transactions. Over $140 billion worth of money is printed here each year! Is the special paper that is used a State secret? How long does a dollar bill last in circulation? What steps are taken to frustrate counterfeiters? These and many other questions are answered on this tour.
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Museums—Why Are They Worth a Visit?Awake!—2005 | March 8
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[Pictures on page 15]
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing attracts many visitors
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