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.

The total value of currency in circulation in the United States reached approximately *** 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 **** trillion U.S. dollars.

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United States - Currency in Circulation was 2385.15400 Bil. of $ in May of 2025, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, United States - Currency in Circulation reached a record high of 2385.15400 in May of 2025 and a record low of 3.71400 in August of 1917. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for United States - Currency in Circulation - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on July of 2025.

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 ***** billion U.S. dollars. During the quantitative easing of 2021, ***** 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 ***** billion U.S. dollars. At the same time, the value of currency in circulation reached **** trillion U.S. dollars in 2023.

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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.

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Money Supply M2 in the United States increased to 21942 USD Billion in May from 21862.40 USD Billion in April of 2025. This dataset provides - United States Money Supply M2 - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

In 2024, China’s monetary authority, the People’s Bank of China, issued more than ** trillion yuan which was the highest amount issued in one year so far. Over the past years, the value of printed money increased steadily. The issuing of currency was one function of a central bank. Maintaining price stability One of the main policy objectives of the People’s Bank of China was to maintain price stability. Typically, countries set the desired inflation target and the central bank implements the necessary policies to achieve the said target. Usually, China keeps its inflation target at around ***** percent, but in 2021, the inflation rate dropped to under *** percent. If the inflation rate is too low, central banks can issue more currency and decrease the interest rate. In the opposite scenario, if the inflation rate is too high central banks try to reduce the amount of money in circulation by increasing the interest rate or decreasing bond prices. Managing the economy In capitalist market economies, economies usually undergo a boom and bust cycle. Central banks attempt to counteract this cyclical development to soften the impact for its citizens. For instance, the Chinese government aims to maintain an unemployment rate of around **** percent. However, crises such as the 2008 financial crisis and the outbreak of COVID-19 have an unforeseen impact on the economy. To lower the employment rate, the People’s Bank engaged specific monetary policies to stimulate the economy with the aim of increasing job creation.

Money Supply M0 in the United States decreased to 5648600 USD Million in May from 5732900 USD Million in April of 2025. This dataset provides - United States Money Supply M0 - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The value of M2 money supply in the U.S. amounted to 20.86 trillion U.S. dollars in 2023, which was a slight decrease compared to the previous year. While between 2000 and 2019, the M2 money supply increased at a relatively slow pace, there was an exceptionally sharp increase in 2020, which was the result of the Federal Reserve's quantitative easing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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 July of 2025.

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.

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In 2023, Moroccan currency in circulation reached an approximate value of 412.8 billion Moroccan dirhams (MAD), roughly 41.2 billion U.S. dollars. In the previous year, around 372.8 billion MAD (roughly 37.2 billion U.S. dollars) of the currency were put in circulation by Bank Al-Maghrib.

In February 2025, cash of nearly 95* billion CFA francs (XOF) was in circulation in Niger. This was equivalent to **** billion U.S. dollars. In February of the previous year, banknotes and coins in the value of roughly *** billion XOF circulated in the country. An general upward trend has been visible since November 2023.

After India declared demonetization of all 500 and 1,000 rupee notes in 2016, the currency in circulation had dropped to 13.35 trillion rupees in financial year 2017. However, the CIC increased rapidly to over 34 trillion rupees as of financial year 2024. The currency in circulation in a country is part of the total money supply chain, and it represents the physical cash that people might have in hand or stored in banks or other financial institutions.

Key information about Iran Money Supply M1

• Iran Money Supply M1 was reported at 43.149 USD bn in Feb 2025
• This records an increase from the previous number of 41.188 USD bn for Jan 2025
• Iran Money Supply M1 data is updated monthly, averaging 50.341 USD bn from Dec 1999 to Feb 2025, with 302 observations
• The data reached an all-time high of 465.288 USD bn in May 2024 and a record low of 17.056 USD bn in Apr 2002. Iran Money Supply M1 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by CEIC Data
• The data is categorized under World Trend Plus’s Global Economic Monitor – Table: Money Supply M1: USD: Monthly

CEIC converts monthly Money Supply M1 into USD. The Central Bank of the Islamic Republic of Iran provides Money Supply M1 in local currency. The Central Bank of the Islamic Republic of Iran period end market exchange rate is used for currency conversions.