Series 1963 Ten Dollar Federal Reserve Note

This is a United States Ten Dollar Federal Reserve Note from the Series of 1963. The bill features a portrait of Alexander Hamilton, the first Secretary of the Treasury, centered in an oval frame. To the left of the portrait sits the Federal Reserve District Seal for Chicago, Illinois (identified by the letter 'G' and number '7'). To the right is the green Treasury Department seal. The note bears the serial number G17786341B and features the signatures of Kathryn O'Hay Granahan (Treasurer of the United States) and Henry H. Fowler (Secretary of the Treasury). The paper substrate exhibits significant signs of age and circulation; notable condition issues include a pronounced vertical center crease, several minor horizontal folds, and general wrinkling across the surface. The edges show slight fraying and corner rounding, typical for currency of this age that has been handled. The printing remains legible with a distinct green ink used for the Treasury seal and serial numbers, and dark black ink for the primary engraving. The paper shows a slight yellowing or patina indicative of its 60-plus-year age. This particular series is historically significant as it was the first series of $10 bills to omit the clause 'will pay to the bearer on demand,' reflecting a change in monetary policy.