N/A - Item Pictured is a United States Ten Dollar Federal Reserve Note
Currency (Paper Banknote) · The United States Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP)
Pattern: Series 2017 A, Star Note Replacement Bill
Type
Currency (Paper Banknote)
Maker
The United States Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP)
Material
75% cotton, 25% linen paper; security thread, color-shifting ink, and watermarks. No silver content.
Dimensions
Standard US Banknote: 6.14 inches x 2.61 inches; approximately 1 gram.
Description
A standard Series 2017 A ten-dollar bill featuring Alexander Hamilton. This specific note identifies as a 'Star Note', indicated by the asterisk at the end of the serial number, meaning it was used to replace a misprinted note during production.
Key Features
Star Note serial number (replacement bill); clear engraving of Hamilton; distinct color-shifting Treasury seal.
Material & Composition
75% cotton, 25% linen paper; security thread, color-shifting ink, and watermarks. No silver content.
Finish & Decoration
Intaglio printing process; features Alexander Hamilton portrait, 'We the People' text, and orange/yellow/red color-shifting background.
Hallmarks & Stamps
Federal Reserve Seal (F6 - Atlanta), Serial Number PF 04504533 *, signatures of Jovita Carranza and Steven Mnuchin.
Construction Details
High-security intaglio and letterpress printing on specialized fabric-paper.
Functional Features
Legal tender for all debts, public and private; security thread glows orange under UV light; microprinting.
Handle & Grip Details
N/A - Currency note intended for handheld exchange; currently stored in a protective semi-rigid plastic sleeve.
Craftsmanship Details
Precision mechanical engraving and high-pressure printing techniques used to prevent counterfeiting.
Authentication Indicators
Raised intaglio printing texture; accurate serial number font; valid signatures for the 2017 A series; intact security thread and watermark.
Origin & Manufacturing
United States of America; printed at the Washington, D.C. or Fort Worth, TX facility.
Era & Period
Modern American Currency (NexGen Series introduced 2006; this specific series released circa 2019-2020).
Age Estimate
Circa 2019-2021 based on Series 2017 A designation and Treasurer/Secretary tenure.
Cultural Significance
Represents the monetary authority of the US Treasury and the foundational financial systems established by Hamilton as the first Secretary of the Treasury.
Condition Notes
Appears to be in Very Fine to Extra Fine condition; visible vertical fold in center; housed in a protective holder.
Value Estimate
Face value is $10.00; as a 'Star Note' in circulated condition, it may carry a slight collector premium of $12.00–$15.00.
Care & Maintenance
Keep in acid-free PVC-free currency sleeves; avoid direct sunlight, moisture, and excessive handling with bare hands.
Similar Pieces
Series 2013 or 2017 non-star notes; Silver Certificates (historical currency actually backed by silver).
Interesting Facts
Alexander Hamilton is one of only two non-presidents featured on current US circulating paper currency (the other is Benjamin Franklin).