What is US dollar (USD)?

The US dollar is like a special coin that people around the world use to buy things, just like you might use your allowance to buy candy or toys.

Imagine you and your friend are trading stickers. You give your friend 5 stickers, and they give you 1 sticker in return. That’s like using money, instead of stickers, people use coins or paper bills called dollars. A dollar is like a big sticker that can buy many smaller stickers.

• When you want something from the store, like a juice box, you give the shopkeeper some dollars.
• The shopkeeper gives you the juice box and keeps the dollars to use for buying more things later.

Sometimes, people in other countries also use the US dollar, just like how your friend uses your stickers. It’s a way to trade without needing to know everyone else's favorite sticker!

So the next time you see a dollar bill or coin, think of it as a super-sticker that helps you get what you want!