Special, Finance, Money, Industry -- Federal Reserve Bank

The Federal Reserve Bank has something that everyone wants, and plenty of it -- money! A guided tour takes visitors to two very special areas: the Gold Vault, housing over 10,500 tons of international monetary gold and the Cash Area, which processes an average of 10.2 million notes daily, with an approximate value of $140 million. Sorry, no samples!

An interesting tour for individuals, it is also educational and entertaining for organized groups of all types, including school groups. The tour provides an overview of the Bank's operations and security procedures.

Participants must be at least 16 years old or juniors in high school, and each group of nine students must be accompanied by an adult.

In addition to the tour, a Group can arrange a one-hour lecture about the Federal Reserve System.

Naturally, the tours are very popular. Even individuals should contact Public Information a week or two in advance to schedule a tour. Tickets will be mailed in advance.

A group consists of at least fifteen people.

Hours: Tours Monday - Friday at 9:30am, 10:30am, 11:30am, 1:30pm, 2:30pm and 3:30pm.

Admission: FREE to individuals and groups.

Reservations: Individuals and small groups should make reservations at least a month in advance. Large groups at least three months.

Lunch: Nearby restaurants and fast food.

Handicapped Access: Accessible.

Directions: Located at Liberty St. between Nassau and William. 45 minutes from the George Washington Bridge.