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Economics

Currency in Circulation

Quick fact

In the US, currency in circulation is about $2.2 trillion, but over 80% of that is held outside the country.

Why this is interesting

You probably carry some cash, but have you ever wondered how much physical currency actually exists in the economy—and why central banks keep such close track of it?