Two-thirds of all U.S. currency is held abroad
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing estimates that between half and two-thirds of the value of U.S. currency in circulation is held abroad.
There are a number of countries and territories that use the U.S. dollar as their official currency, including Ecuador and Guam. So, depending on where you’re traveling, you might not need to exchange your currency.
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