Paula had her first panic attack six months ago. She was in her office preparing for an important work presentation when, suddenly, she felt an intense wave of fear. Then the room started spinning and she felt like she was going to throw up.
There is about $1.2 trillion dollars of U.S. currency in circulation. The Federal Reserve Banks distribute new currency for the U.S. Treasury Department, which prints it.
How long does a one dollar bill stay in circulation? 24 to 40 months if in constant use. Of course some wear out faster,  and it's always possible to get an older bill if it's been sitting  in a drawer somewhere for a while beâ¦fore someone spends it.