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Money in Motion Exhibit

Come to Money in Motion, where over 140,000 visitors have learned about money, banking, and the Federal Reserve System.

This permanent exhibit at the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia is free and employs advanced presentation technology and interactive displays. The exhibit is a wonderful place to learn the story of central banking in the United States.

Philadelphia is the home of the first Bank of the United States, and that's why the Philadelphia Fed is eager to tell you about the nation's financial history.

• Trace the changes in our national currency from the early 1600s to today. View money from the original 13 colonies. Examine a rare $100,000 bill.
• Learn the Fed's role in maintaining national financial stability, especially in the days following 9-11-01. Explore in-depth our country's monetary policy over the past five decades.
• Learn what indicators the Fed monitors to predict the economic future. Delve into the world of payment and debit cards in the electronic age.
• In addition, marvel at a 25-foot tower of shredded bills totaling $100 million. Examine a currency cart representing $1,350,000 in $5 bills.
• Test your skills at detecting counterfeits and learn about the new security features on the latest currency. And match wits with Benjamin Franklin and test your knowledge of money.