Monument Monday – A Monument to Spending Money – Treasury Building Tours
Not to be confused with the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, where visitors can watch as millions of dollars gets printed, the Treasury Building is the showcase building of the U.S. Treasury Department in Washington, DC.
The role of the Treasury Department is to manage Federal finances and collects taxes through the IRS, as well as Federal duties and taxes. When money gets spent by the government, it’s the Treasury Department that writes the check.
It’s also is responsible for producing currency, coins and postage stamps through the Bureau of Engraving and the U.S. Mint.
The Treasury Dept. also manages the …read more
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