Did You Know? #22

How long does a U.S. one dollar bill last in circulation?

A one dollar bill will circulate for approximately 21 months. 

By comparison, a $5 dollar bill lasts only 16 months, a $10 bill makes it 18 months and a $20 bill will go for 24 months. Larger denominations have longer lifespans with the $50 bill going for 55 months and the $100 bill circulating for 89 months.  

Coins circulate, on average, for 25 to 30 years.