Let's End the Confusion. Basis Weight. The basis weight of a paper is the designated fixed weight of 500 sheets, measured in pounds, in that paper's basic sheet size. It is important to note that the basic sheet size is not the same.
Today, we're going to focus on paper currency, like the $1 bill. The BEP began in 1862, when only six people created money by hand in the basement of the Treasury building. Today, the BEP has two facilities. The Washington, D.C., site opened in 1914. A newer facility in Fort Worth, Texas, opened in 1991 to meet increased demand for currency.
About The Sacagawea Dollar. Sacagawea dollars first came about as the demand for dollar coins rose during the mid-1990s. The United States $1 Coin Act of 1997 authorized the production of a new dollar coin. By the end of 1999, most the public became aware of the highly publicized image of Sacagawea carrying her son.