US Dollar

The USD is the most traded currency on the Forex market, with a dominating presence in 88% of all foreign-exchange transactions as of 2022. It is widely referred to as the dollar, buck, or greenback. The USD serves as a reserve currency for numerous central banks globally and is considered a commodity currency due to its role in pricing major resources like oil. The U.S. Dollar Index (USDX) is a crucial tool, providing insights into the performance of the USD against a basket of major currencies​

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Importance of the US Dollar

The USD is the most traded currency on the Forex market, with a dominating presence in 88% of all foreign-exchange transactions as of 2022. It is widely referred to as the dollar, buck, or greenback. The USD serves as a reserve currency for numerous central banks globally and is considered a commodity currency due to its role in pricing major resources like oil. The U.S. Dollar Index (USDX) is a crucial tool, providing insights into the performance of the USD against a basket of major currencies​

About US Dollar

The USD was first introduced following the Coinage Act of 1792, establishing a national currency tied to silver and gold. Over the centuries, the dollar transitioned from being backed by physical commodities to a fiat currency with the severing of the gold link in 1971. This transition allowed greater flexibility in monetary policy, shaping the currency into a global financial staple used for a myriad of transactions from government reserves to everyday purchases

US Dollar Stats
Name
US Dollar
Symbol
$
Code
USD
Minor Unit
1/100 = cent
Top USD Conversion

US Dollar Profile

Nicknames

Buck, Greenback, Bones, Dollar

Coins

Freq used: 1¢, 5¢, 10¢, 25¢
Rarely used: 50¢, $1

Bank notes

Freq used: $1, $5, $10, $20, $50, $100
Rarely used: $2

Central bank

Users

United States, Puerto Rico, Guam, U.S. Virgin Islands, and others globally... United States, Puerto Rico, Guam, U.S. Virgin Islands, and others globally

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