Symbol: $
Countries: United States of America, Caribbean Netherlands, Ecuador, El Salvador, Panama
The United States dollar is the currency of United States of America. The banknotes are printed on paper. The Central Bank (Federal Reserve) is responsible for issuing the United States banknotes.
In addition to the United States, the Caribbean Netherlands, Ecuador, El Salvador and Panama all exchange the US dollar. This currency is one of the most widely used throughout the world and is commonly referred to as the “buck” or the “greenback”. The US dollar is currently the reserve currency of most countries around the world, to provide a hedge against inflation.