WASHINGTON–The Federal Reserve has launched an interactive smartphone and tablet application designed to teach elementary school students about the security and
design features of Federal Reserve notes.
The application complements other material available through the Board's Currency Education Program at www.uscurrency.gov, the Fed said.
Money Adventure is the Board's first public mobile application, according to the Fed. It is available for download on iPhones and iPads and will launch on Android devices later this year. Once downloaded, the app can be used without Internet access. Educator lesson plans in English and Spanish are available for use with Money Adventure.
The application's "note front explorer" showcases a virtual $20 note that children can interact with to examine its unique features, the Fed explained. The "note back explorer" features a time-traveling game that incorporates augmented reality into learning and allows students to follow "Buck the Time-Traveling Dog" on his quest through the historical events depicted on note backs.
The Currency Education Program provides users of U.S. currency around the world with access to education, training, and information about Federal Reserve notes. The Federal Reserve Board, which manages the program, said it works closely with the U.S. Secret Service and the U.S. Department of Treasury's Bureau of Engraving and Printing. Its aim is to raise awareness about the security and design features of U.S. currency.