WCURCIRCurrency in Circulation (WCURCIR) — Current Value & Historical Data
Currency in Circulation (WCURCIR) Chart & Data Table
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What is Currency in Circulation (WCURCIR)?
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Current Currency in Circulation (WCURCIR) Value
As of October 7, 2026, the current liabilities and capital: other factors draining reserve balances: currency in circulation: week average is 2483821.00 Millions of U.S. Dollars. This is the most recent observation available for this series, updated weekly, ending wednesday.
Currency in Circulation Historical Trend
Liabilities and Capital: Other Factors Draining Reserve Balances: Currency in Circulation: Week Average rose 0.07% year-over-year. In the series' tracked history, the highest recorded value was 2485027.00 (September 2026), and the lowest was 674782.00 (January 2003).
Methodology & Source
Source
Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Frequency
Weekly, Ending Wednesday
Units
Millions of U.S. Dollars
Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions About Currency in Circulation (WCURCIR)
What is the current liabilities and capital: other factors draining reserve balances: currency in circulation: week average?
As of October 7, 2026, liabilities and capital: other factors draining reserve balances: currency in circulation: week average stands at 2483821.00 Millions of U.S. Dollars.
Where does liabilities and capital: other factors draining reserve balances: currency in circulation: week average data come from?
Liabilities and Capital: Other Factors Draining Reserve Balances: Currency in Circulation: Week Average data is sourced from the Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED) system and related U.S. government agencies. Data quality and historical coverage vary by series.
How often is liabilities and capital: other factors draining reserve balances: currency in circulation: week average updated?
This series is updated according to its publication schedule. Check FRED or the source agency for the most current release calendar.
What is the historical high and low for liabilities and capital: other factors draining reserve balances: currency in circulation: week average?
In the available data, the highest value was 2485027.00 Millions of U.S. Dollars in September 2026, and the lowest was 674782.00 Millions of U.S. Dollars in January 2003.
See Currency in Circulation in context
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