$19.9B In US Banknotes Printed In May, Most In 1-1/2 Years

"Just over 538 million in $1s, $5s, $10s, $20s and $100s was printed in May for a total of more than $19.9 billion — the highest amount since September 2013, according to a Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) production report published on Thursday, July 2. These levels compare to the prior-month totals of 595.3 million notes worth over $15.5 billion.

-36.2% fewer $1s
-10% fewer $5s
-11.1% fewer $10s
-15.9% fewer $20s
-47% more $100s

The BEP has not printed $50s for five straight months and presses for $2s have been silent for four months. In January, $2s were produced for the first time since June 2014"





http://www.coinnews.net/2015/07/03/...-1-12-years/