10 dollar bills

A $10 bill in the United States features several distinct elements designed for security, identification, and aesthetic value. Here’s a description of the features on the current design of the $10 bill, which was last redesigned in 2013:

Obverse (Front) Side:

1. Portrait of Alexander Hamilton: The front of the bill prominently features a portrait of Alexander Hamilton, the first Secretary of the Treasury. His likeness has been on the $10 bill since the series of 1929.
2. Security Features:
   • Security Thread: A vertical security thread is embedded in the paper and glows orange when viewed under UV light.
   • Watermark: A watermark of Alexander Hamilton’s portrait appears to the right of the main image, visible when the bill is held up to light.
   • Color-Shifting Ink: The number “10” on the lower right corner changes color from copper to green when tilted.
3. Large “10” Denomination: The large numeral “10” is printed in the lower left corner and the upper left corner.
4. Federal Reserve Seal and Treasury Seal: The Federal Reserve Seal is found to the left of Hamilton’s portrait, and the U.S. Department of the Treasury Seal is located to the right. Both seals are in green.
5. The U.S. Treasury Department’s Name: Above the portrait of Hamilton, the phrase “The United States of America” is written. Below the portrait, the bill reads “Federal Reserve Note.”
6. “In God We Trust”: This national motto is printed above the portrait, typically in the center.
7. Microprinting and Fine Line Patterns: Tiny text can be seen under magnification along the security thread and in other places, making the bill difficult to counterfeit.

Reverse (Back) Side:

1. The U.S. Treasury Building: The back of the $10 bill features an image of the U.S. Treasury Building, which is located in Washington, D.C. This building is the headquarters of the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
2. Background Details: The design includes intricate patterns and elements like a blue-green background, fine lines, and the large number “10” prominently displayed in the upper right and lower left corners.
3. The Phrase “The United States of America”: The phrase is written across the top.
4. “E Pluribus Unum”: This Latin phrase, meaning “Out of many, one,” is also featured on the reverse, a reference to the union of the states.

General Features:

• The bill is made of a cotton-linen blend.
• Dimensions: 6.14 inches by 2.61 inches (156 × 66 mm).
• Color Scheme: The $10 bill uses a mix of green, blue, and purple, and it features various color-shifting inks for additional security.

This design was introduced in 2013 as part of an effort to stay ahead of counterfeiters, and it emphasizes both historical and modern security features.