Our Research Department gathers and analyzes regional economic data and helps formulate national monetary policy.
Banking Supervision and Regulation, based in Richmond, supervises and regulates banks and financial holding companies headquartered in the Fifth District.
Economic Education promotes financial literacy and helps the public understand the role of the Federal Reserve.
Our Community Affairs program supports community development and fair and impartial access to credit.
We process currency and electronic payments for banks, and we provide financial services to the U.S. Treasury.


Museum exhibits tell the story of money in Colonial America and the United States. Also on display are money-related artifacts and exhibits featuring primitive monies, medieval and ancient coins, and other special-interest items. The Museum also features a self-guided audio tour.