Money

Cold, hard cash–it jingles in our pockets and folds neatly in our wallets. But where and how is money actually made in the U.S.?

In this eye-opening documentary, MODERN MARVELS visits the United States Mint and the Bureau of Printing and Engraving for an inside look into the secretive government facilities where our legal tender is generated. During the tour, meet the talented men and women who painstakingly sculpt and engrave the master forms used to create millions of dollars worth of coins and notes every day. Get an insight into the history behind these two institutions and find out how the process of making currency has changed surprisingly little since it first began. Finally, learn how the complex security features on our bank notes are created and how government agencies monitor and intercept counterfeit bills.

Featuring insightful expert interviews and rarely-seen footage of the time-honored technology used in producing currency, this is the ultimate behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to make MONEY–literally.