The BEP is a bureau of the United States Department of the Treasury that designs and produces a variety of security documents, including U.S. currency and postage stamps. It was founded in 1862 and is headquartered in Washington, D.C.
The BEP's mission is to "provide the public with high-quality, secure documents that are difficult to counterfeit and easy to use." To accomplish this, the BEP uses a variety of state-of-the-art printing and engraving technologies.
The BEP produces over 30 billion U.S. currency notes each year, as well as billions of postage stamps. It also produces a variety of other security documents, such as passports, visas, and military identification cards.
The BEP is committed to protecting the integrity of its products. It uses a variety of security features to make its documents difficult to counterfeit, including watermarks, holograms, and microprinting. The BEP also works closely with law enforcement agencies to investigate and prosecute counterfeiters.