Treasury

A treasury is the part of a government which manages all money and revenue. A treasurer is somebody who runs a treasury; although, in some systems (such as the US) the treasurer reports to a secretary of the treasury.

Notable Treasuries

• United States Department of the Treasury
• HM Treasury of the United Kingdom

Notable Treasurers and Secretaries

• Jean-Baptiste Colbert (France)
• Alexander Hamilton (United States)
• John W. Snow (United States)

See also:

• mint