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US Dollar (USD)
Overview of the US dollar, the world's primary reserve currency, its history, role in international trade, and factors that influence its value.
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0.8649 EUR
Exchange rate
1 USD = 0.864900 EUR
Updated
8/9/2026 12:00 AM
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The US Dollar (USD): Global Reserve Currency
The United States dollar (USD) is the official currency of the United States and its territories. It is issued by the Federal Reserve, the country's central banking system, and is denoted by the symbol $. The dollar is one of the most widely used currencies in the world, serving as a benchmark for many international transactions.
As the world's primary reserve currency, the US dollar is held by central banks and financial institutions globally. It is used as a standard in international trade, particularly for commodities such as oil and gold. Many countries peg their own currencies to the dollar to stabilize exchange rates.
The value of the US dollar is influenced by a range of economic factors, including monetary policy, inflation, and trade balances. Its widespread use in international finance means that shifts in global economic conditions can affect demand for the currency.
- Code
- USD
- Symbol
- $
- Current rate
- EUR / USD
Currency information
Last updated · 8/6/2026
1792
- Official name
- United States dollar
- Legal tender status
- Legal tender in the United States and its territories
- Decimal places
- 2
- Minor unit
- cent · 1 USD = 100 cent
- Countries
- United States
- Territories
- American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands
- Issuing authority
- Federal Reserve System
- Central bank
- Federal Reserve System · Official website
- Exchange-rate regime
- Free-floating
Common banknotes
$1 · $2 · $5 · $10 · $20 · $50 · $100
Common coins
1¢ · 5¢ · 10¢ · 25¢ · 50¢ · $1
Also known as
buck · greenback
Practical notes
- The US dollar is the world's primary reserve currency.
- It is widely accepted in many countries outside the US.
Priority currency pairs
The most useful conversions for this currency.
US Dollar questions
What is the USD exchange rate?
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