Tuesday, 1 August 2017

Beginning Of The Era Of American Currency

By Jamal D White


US dollar is the official currency of the United States of America. It is represented by the symbol $ and often called by different names in different parts of the world. Buck, paper, greenback, dough are some to name a few. Often the US dollars are also named after the presidents and it is probably the only currency named so.

US dollar is also among the currencies that have made its reputation in the forex market too, where it is known as USD and also popular as one of the leading currencies in the world. The US dollar is currently available in notes and both coins too, people can avail it for the bank. There is different denomination of dollars available, which includes, dime being one tenth of a dollar, cent being one hundredth of a dollar, mill being one thousandth of a dollar.

Whether, you are talking about the currency or commodities like coal, oil, gold and so on, it is the same for all. Definitely currency being regulated in large amount is going to lower the value of a currency. Likewise, when the amount of currency being circulated decreases, it does help in increasing the value of the currency.

As the civil war began in 1862, the use of paper money was made, during this era the money was known as continental currency. As the civil war ended the use of gold and silver coins were prohibited and seized. The use of US dollar was then regulated all over the international currency markets in the early 70s. The largest ever US notes where printed during mid-30s but it were later replaced by smaller notes. Use of cotton fibre paper was made to prepare the notes.

The impact of US dollar is also seen in the forex market, it is the currency used for trading all around the world. US dollar, apart from representing the leading currency reserve in the world, is also referred to as a standard unit for commodities sold nationally and internationally.

Foreign Companies selling in products at cheaper rate in a particular country in comparison to the products produced in that country does affect the economy status of the country, thus decreasing the value of the currency of that country. As the decrease in the demand for the country's currency, it does lower the actual value of the currency.

In order to ensure the flexibility of the currency, Federal Reserve banks were made, this also made sure that the currency was volatile enough and could be changed within short interval without any difficulty. As the banks came into existence, they were able to stand up to their expectation and work according to the objectives set for it. This was possible as it made sure that the value of the US currency and the price stability of product were maintained.

Federal Reserve Bank did make certain changes in their policies, in order to deal with the deflation caused due to Great depression. Later after the World War II and decline of Bretton Woods's system, the Federal Reserve was again given the responsibility of the maintenance of the value of American currency. The FR issued new notes that were regulated throughout the country to facilitate new debts.




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