The total value of currency in circulation in the United States reached approximately 2.3 trillion U.S. dollars in 2023, marking a slight increase from the previous year. Over the observed period, the value of currency rose steadily, with a notable spike in 2020. In 2023, the overall value of 100-dollar bills in circulation accounted for 1.89 trillion U.S. dollars.

The total value of U.S. dollars in circulation saw significant growth between 2000 and 2023, with 100-dollar bills making up the bulk of the total. By December 31, 2023, the value of 100-dollar bills in circulation surpassed 1.8 trillion U.S. dollars. In comparison, the total value of U.S. currency in circulation in 2023 was around 2.3 trillion U.S. dollars.

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United States Money Supply M1: sa: Currency in Circulation data was reported at 1,617.200 USD bn in Oct 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 1,610.700 USD bn for Sep 2018. United States Money Supply M1: sa: Currency in Circulation data is updated monthly, averaging 211.350 USD bn from Jan 1959 (Median) to Oct 2018, with 718 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,617.200 USD bn in Oct 2018 and a record low of 28.500 USD bn in Jan 1959. United States Money Supply M1: sa: Currency in Circulation data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal Reserve Board. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.KA005: Money Stock, Liquid Assets and Debt Measures: Monthly.

In 2023, there were a total of 54.6 billion U.S. dollar notes in circulation, roughly 500 million more than in the previous year. Of these, 18.9 billion were 100-dollar bills, which had the highest volume in circulation. This was followed by the one-dollar bill, with 14.5 billion in circulation. During the observed period, the largest increase in the volume of currency in circulation occurred in 2020, as part of the quantitative easing measures introduced by the Federal Reserve.

United States - Monetary Base; Currency in Circulation was 2378.00000 Mil. of $ in April of 2025, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, United States - Monetary Base; Currency in Circulation reached a record high of 2378.00000 in April of 2025 and a record low of 31.20000 in February of 1959. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for United States - Monetary Base; Currency in Circulation - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on June of 2025.

In 2023, there were 54.6 billion notes in circulation in the United States, a slight increase compared to the previous year. During the observed period, the largest increase in the volume of currency in circulation occurred in 2020, when the volume rose from 44.9 billion to 50.3 billion. In terms of denomination, the 100-dollar banknotes had the highest volume, with 18.9 billion.

The annual value of new banknotes printed in the United States varied significantly between 2002 and 2023, showing a clear downward trend in recent years. The peak was in 2012, when the Bureau of Engraving and Printing produced banknotes valued at 386.6 billion U.S. dollars. During the quantitative easing of 2021, 319.7 billion U.S. dollars worth of banknotes were printed, marking the third-highest figure within the period. By 2023, the value of new banknotes printed had dropped by half, reaching 162.4 billion U.S. dollars. At the same time, the value of currency in circulation reached 2.29 trillion U.S. dollars in 2023.

Money Supply M0 in the United States decreased to 5732900 USD Million in April from 5775200 USD Million in March of 2025. This dataset provides - United States Money Supply M0 - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

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Money Supply M2 in the United States increased to 21862.50 USD Billion in April from 21706.80 USD Billion in March of 2025. This dataset provides - United States Money Supply M2 - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

United States Depositoy Inst: Wkly: Monetary Base: Currency in Circulation data was reported at 1,701.993 USD bn in 21 Nov 2018. This stayed constant from the previous number of 1,701.993 USD bn for 14 Nov 2018. United States Depositoy Inst: Wkly: Monetary Base: Currency in Circulation data is updated weekly, averaging 439.839 USD bn from Jan 1975 (Median) to 21 Nov 2018, with 2290 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,701.993 USD bn in 21 Nov 2018 and a record low of 76.530 USD bn in 05 Feb 1975. United States Depositoy Inst: Wkly: Monetary Base: Currency in Circulation data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal Reserve Board. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.KA001: Aggregate Reserves of Depository Institutions and Monetary Base.

The monetary base of the United States amounted to roughly 5.8 trillion U.S. dollars as of December 31, 2023, which was a slight increase compared to the previous year. The monetary base includes all physical paper and coin currency in circulation, plus bank reserves held by the central bank. In 2023, around 60 percent (3.5 trillion U.S. dollars) of the monetary base derived from reserve balances, and 40 percent (2.3 trillion U.S. dollars) from the currency in circulation.

United States - Volume of Currency in Circulation: $1 was 14.50000 Bil. of Notes in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, United States - Volume of Currency in Circulation: $1 reached a record high of 14.50000 in January of 2023 and a record low of 6.10000 in January of 1994. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for United States - Volume of Currency in Circulation: $1 - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on April of 2025.

United States FRB: Currency in Circulation data was reported at 1,690.508 USD bn in 24 Oct 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 1,691.479 USD bn for 17 Oct 2018. United States FRB: Currency in Circulation data is updated weekly, averaging 975.717 USD bn from Dec 2002 (Median) to 24 Oct 2018, with 828 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,692.975 USD bn in 10 Oct 2018 and a record low of 675.733 USD bn in 29 Jan 2003. United States FRB: Currency in Circulation data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal Reserve Board. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.KB029: Factors Affecting Reserve Balances of Depository Institutions.

The annual volume of new banknotes printed in the United States decreased generally after 2008. In 2022, six billion U.S. dollar banknotes were printed by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing in the United States. This was the second lowest volume of banknotes printed during the observed period. At the same time, the total volume of currency in circulation increased steadily throughout the observed period and exceeded 54 billion banknotes in 2022.

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Money Supply M1 in the United States increased to 18668 USD Billion in April from 18542.60 USD Billion in March of 2025. This dataset provides - United States Money Supply M1 - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

United States Money Supply M1: Wkly: sa: Currency in Circulation data was reported at 1,589.600 USD bn in 16 Jul 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 1,585.900 USD bn for 09 Jul 2018. United States Money Supply M1: Wkly: sa: Currency in Circulation data is updated weekly, averaging 389.300 USD bn from Jan 1975 (Median) to 16 Jul 2018, with 2272 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,589.600 USD bn in 16 Jul 2018 and a record low of 67.200 USD bn in 06 Jan 1975. United States Money Supply M1: Wkly: sa: Currency in Circulation data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal Reserve Board. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.KA004: Money Stock, Liquid Assets and Debt Measures.

As of 2025, Algeria circulated the highest amount of cash in Africa compared to other countries on the continent. In 2024, currency in the value of nearly ** billion U.S. dollars was in circulation in the country. Moreover, according to recent data, banknotes and coins in circulation in Morocco and Egypt added up to around **** billion U.S. dollars and **** billion U.S. dollars, respectively. Currency in circulation refers to the amount of physical cash available to carry out transactions in a country.