Hold the note to light and look for a faint image of Secretary Hamilton in the blank space to the right of the portrait. The image is visible from both sides of the note.
![Watermark](/congress115th/20190111190058im_/https://www.uscurrency.gov/sites/default/files/styles/security_feature_circle/public/denominations/ten2006_watermark.jpg?itok=onYDnYd8)
Hold the note to light to see an embedded thread running vertically to the right of the portrait. The thread is imprinted with the text USA TEN and a small flag in an alternating pattern and is visible from both sides of the note. The thread glows orange when illuminated by ultraviolet light.
![Security Thread](/congress115th/20190111190058im_/https://www.uscurrency.gov/sites/default/files/styles/security_feature_circle/public/denominations/ten2006_security_thread.jpg?itok=oM7q6KsV)
Tilt the note to see the numeral 10 in the lower right corner of the front of the note shift from copper to green.
![Color-Shifting Ink](/congress115th/20190111190058im_/https://www.uscurrency.gov/sites/default/files/styles/security_feature_circle/public/denominations/ten2006_color_change_ink.jpg?itok=uljE-Ffk)
Hold the note to light to see an embedded thread running vertically to the right of the portrait. The thread is imprinted with the text USA TEN and a small flag in an alternating pattern and is visible from both sides of the note. The thread glows orange when illuminated by ultraviolet light.
![Security Thread](/congress115th/20190111190058im_/https://www.uscurrency.gov/sites/default/files/styles/security_feature_circle/public/denominations/ten2000_securitythread_0.jpg?itok=xSaklf2-)
Hold the note to light and look for a faint image of Secretary Hamilton in the blank space to the right of the portrait. The image is visible from both sides of the note.
![Watermark](/congress115th/20190111190058im_/https://www.uscurrency.gov/sites/default/files/styles/security_feature_circle/public/denominations/ten2000_watermark_9_0.jpg?itok=n0IEwjvU)
Tilt the note to see the numeral 10 in the lower right corner of the front of the note shift from green to black.
![Color-Shifting Ink](/congress115th/20190111190058im_/https://www.uscurrency.gov/sites/default/files/styles/security_feature_circle/public/denominations/ten2000_colorshiftingink_9_0.jpg?itok=W6vNrhCl)
Hold the note to light to see an embedded thread running vertically to the left of the Federal Reserve Bank seal. The thread is imprinted with the letters USA and the word TEN in an alternating pattern and is visible from both sides of the note. The thread glows orange when illuminated by ultraviolet light.
![Security Thread](/congress115th/20190111190058im_/https://www.uscurrency.gov/sites/default/files/styles/security_feature_circle/public/denominations/ten1990_securitythread_0.jpg?itok=2JJLHF4E)
Look carefully (magnification may be necessary) to see the small printed words THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA along the outer edge of the portrait’s oval frame.
![Microprinting](/congress115th/20190111190058im_/https://www.uscurrency.gov/sites/default/files/styles/security_feature_circle/public/denominations/ten1990_microprinting_0.jpg?itok=kpJ1h2sz)
A black seal to the left of the portrait bears the name of the distributing Federal Reserve Bank.
![Federal Reserve Bank Seal](/congress115th/20190111190058im_/https://www.uscurrency.gov/sites/default/files/styles/security_feature_circle/public/denominations/ten1914_federalreserveseal_0.jpg?itok=zLPJm03q)
Move your finger along the note’s surface to feel the raised printing, which gives genuine Federal Reserve notes their distinctive texture.
![Raised Printing](/congress115th/20190111190058im_/https://www.uscurrency.gov/sites/default/files/styles/security_feature_circle/public/denominations/ten1914_raisedprinting_0.jpg?itok=h8PWoN4G)
Federal Reserve note paper is one-fourth linen and three-fourths cotton, and contains red and blue security fibers.
![Paper](/congress115th/20190111190058im_/https://www.uscurrency.gov/sites/default/files/styles/security_feature_circle/public/denominations/ten1914_paper_0.jpg?itok=2RJFWWLW)
The portrait and vignette was changed in 1929 to feature Secretary Hamilton on the front of the note and the United States Treasury Building on the back of the note.
![Portrait and Vignette](/congress115th/20190111190058im_/https://www.uscurrency.gov/sites/default/files/styles/security_feature_circle/public/denominations/ten1914_portrait_0.jpg?itok=-67b_eqM)
A seal to the right of the portrait represents the U.S. Department of the Treasury. The design of the seal was changed to incorporate an English inscription and appears on all Federal Reserve notes of the 1969 series year or later.
![Treasury Seal](/congress115th/20190111190058im_/https://www.uscurrency.gov/sites/default/files/styles/security_feature_circle/public/denominations/ten1914_treasuryseal_0.jpg?itok=2OQoPg3g)
![Federal Reserve System Seal](/congress115th/20190111190058im_/https://www.uscurrency.gov/sites/default/files/denominations/ten2006_federalreserveseal.jpg)
A black seal to the left of the portrait represents the entire Federal Reserve System. A letter and number beneath the left serial number identifies distributing Federal Reserve Bank.
![Microprinting](/congress115th/20190111190058im_/https://www.uscurrency.gov/sites/default/files/denominations/ten2006_microprinting.jpg)
Look carefully (magnification may be necessary) to see the small printed text THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and TEN DOLLARS USA below the portrait and inside the borders of the note and USA 10 repeated beneath the torch.
![Raised Printing](/congress115th/20190111190058im_/https://www.uscurrency.gov/sites/default/files/denominations/ten2006_raisedprinting.jpg)
Move your finger along the note’s surface to feel the raised printing, which gives genuine Federal Reserve notes their distinctive texture.
![Paper](/congress115th/20190111190058im_/https://www.uscurrency.gov/sites/default/files/denominations/ten2006_paper.jpg)
Federal Reserve note paper is one-fourth linen and three-fourths cotton, and contains red and blue security fibers.
![Color](/congress115th/20190111190058im_/https://www.uscurrency.gov/sites/default/files/denominations/ten2006_color.jpg)
The note includes background colors of orange, yellow, and red.
![Portrait and Vignette](/congress115th/20190111190058im_/https://www.uscurrency.gov/sites/default/files/denominations/ten2006_portraitandvignette.jpg)
The $10 note features a portrait of Secretary Hamilton on the front of the note and a vignette of the United States Treasury Building on the back of the note.
![Symbols of Freedom](/congress115th/20190111190058im_/https://www.uscurrency.gov/sites/default/files/denominations/ten2006_symbolsoffreedom.jpg)
An image of the torch carried by the Statue of Liberty is printed in red to the left of the portrait of Secretary Hamilton. A smaller metallic red image of the torch can be found on the lower right side of the portrait.
![Green 10](/congress115th/20190111190058im_/https://www.uscurrency.gov/sites/default/files/denominations/ten2006_green10.jpg)
A large green numeral 10 on the back of the note helps those with visual impairments distinguish the denomination.
![Treasury Seal](/congress115th/20190111190058im_/https://www.uscurrency.gov/sites/default/files/denominations/ten2006treasuryseal.jpg)
A green seal to the right of the portrait represents the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
![Serial Numbers](/congress115th/20190111190058im_/https://www.uscurrency.gov/sites/default/files/denominations/ten2006_serialnumber.jpg)
A unique combination of eleven numbers and letters appears twice on the front of the note.
![Series Year](/congress115th/20190111190058im_/https://www.uscurrency.gov/sites/default/files/denominations/ten2006_seriesyear_1.jpg)
The design includes series years 2004A, 2006, 2009, and 2013.
![Federal Reserve System Seal](/congress115th/20190111190058im_/https://www.uscurrency.gov/sites/default/files/denominations/ten2000_federalreserveseal_0.jpg)
A black seal to the left of the portrait represents the entire Federal Reserve System. A letter and number beneath the left serial number identifies the distributing Federal Reserve Bank.
![Microprinting](/congress115th/20190111190058im_/https://www.uscurrency.gov/sites/default/files/denominations/ten2000_microprinting_0.jpg)
Look carefully (magnification may be necessary) to see the small printed words THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA repeated just above Hamilton’s name and TEN repeated in the numeral in the lower left-hand corner.
![Raised Printing](/congress115th/20190111190058im_/https://www.uscurrency.gov/sites/default/files/denominations/ten2000_raisedprinting_0.jpg)
Move your finger along the note’s surface to feel the raised printing, which gives genuine Federal Reserve notes their distinctive texture.
![Paper](/congress115th/20190111190058im_/https://www.uscurrency.gov/sites/default/files/denominations/ten2000_paper_0.jpg)
Federal Reserve note paper is one-fourth linen and three-fourths cotton, and contains red and blue security fibers.
![Portrait and Vignette](/congress115th/20190111190058im_/https://www.uscurrency.gov/sites/default/files/denominations/ten2000_portrait_0.jpg)
The $10 note features a portrait of Secretary Hamilton on the front of the note and a vignette of the United States Treasury Building on the back of the note.
![Green 10](/congress115th/20190111190058im_/https://www.uscurrency.gov/sites/default/files/denominations/ten2000_green10_0.jpg)
A large green numeral 10 on the back of the note helps those with visual impairments distinguish the denomination.
![Treasury Seal](/congress115th/20190111190058im_/https://www.uscurrency.gov/sites/default/files/denominations/ten2000_treasuryseal_0.jpg)
A green seal to the right of the portrait represents the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
![Serial Numbers](/congress115th/20190111190058im_/https://www.uscurrency.gov/sites/default/files/denominations/ten2000_serialnumber_0.jpg)
A unique combination of eleven numbers and letters appears twice on the front of the note.
![Series Year](/congress115th/20190111190058im_/https://www.uscurrency.gov/sites/default/files/denominations/ten2000_seriesyear_0.jpg)
The design includes series years 1999, 2001, and 2003.
![Federal Reserve Bank Seal](/congress115th/20190111190058im_/https://www.uscurrency.gov/sites/default/files/denominations/ten2000_federalreserveseal_1.jpg)
A black seal to the left of the portrait bears the name and corresponding letter of the distributing Federal Reserve Bank.
![Treasury Seal](/congress115th/20190111190058im_/https://www.uscurrency.gov/sites/default/files/denominations/ten1990_treasuryseal_0.jpg)
A green seal to the right of the portrait represents the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
![Raised Printing](/congress115th/20190111190058im_/https://www.uscurrency.gov/sites/default/files/denominations/ten1990_raisedprinting_0.jpg)
Move your finger along the note’s surface to feel the raised printing, which gives genuine Federal Reserve notes their distinctive texture.
![Paper](/congress115th/20190111190058im_/https://www.uscurrency.gov/sites/default/files/denominations/ten1990_paper_0.jpg)
Federal Reserve note paper is one-fourth linen and three-fourths cotton, and contains red and blue security fibers.
![Portrait and Vignette](/congress115th/20190111190058im_/https://www.uscurrency.gov/sites/default/files/denominations/ten1990_portrait_0.jpg)
The $10 note features a portrait of Secretary Hamilton on the front of the note and a vignette of the United States Treasury Building on the back of the note.
![Serial Numbers](/congress115th/20190111190058im_/https://www.uscurrency.gov/sites/default/files/denominations/ten1990_serialnumber_0.jpg)
A unique combination of eleven numbers and letters appears twice on the front of the note.
![Series Year](/congress115th/20190111190058im_/https://www.uscurrency.gov/sites/default/files/denominations/ten1990_seriesyear_0.jpg)
The design includes series years 1990, 1993, and 1995.
The $10 note features subtle background colors of orange, yellow, and red, and includes an embedded security thread that glows orange when illuminated by UV light. When held to light, a portrait watermark of Alexander Hamilton is visible from both sides of the note. The note includes a color-shifting numeral 10 in the lower right corner of the note.
![Ten dollars](/congress115th/20190111190058im_/https://www.uscurrency.gov/sites/default/files/styles/denomination_watermark/public/denominations/usc-denominationsten_hamilton_1.jpg?itok=wZyCQNf3)
Downloads
This brochure provides a brief biography of Alexander Hamilton and describes the features of the $10 note bearing his portrait.
![dollar detail](/congress115th/20190111190058im_/https://www.uscurrency.gov/sites/default/files/styles/denomination_download_thumb/public/downloadable-materials/thumbnails/dollars-detail_0.png?itok=L-erux4D)
Refer to this comprehensive guide for in-depth technical information on U.S. currency.
![Play Money Coloring Sheets](/congress115th/20190111190058im_/https://www.uscurrency.gov/sites/default/files/styles/denomination_download_thumb/public/downloadable-materials/thumbnails/play-money-coloring-sheets_0.png?itok=nukfF9rb)
These printable coloring sheets of denominations $1, $2, $5, $10, $20, and $100 are intended for children, parents, and teachers.
![quick reference guide](/congress115th/20190111190058im_/https://www.uscurrency.gov/sites/default/files/styles/denomination_download_thumb/public/downloadable-materials/thumbnails/quick-reference-guide-english-thumbnail.png?itok=5r_fDjEQ)
The Quick Reference Guide is a comprehensive resource on the security and design features of U.S. currency. This item unfolds and can be displayed next to a point of sale as an easy-to-use reference.
![Quick Reference Card](/congress115th/20190111190058im_/https://www.uscurrency.gov/sites/default/files/styles/denomination_download_thumb/public/downloadable-materials/thumbnails/know-its-real_0.png?itok=D_p8gIJS)
This informational card highlights three ways to quickly and discreetly check if a banknote is real, and also provides more-detailed information on security features and what to do if you suspect you have a counterfeit note.
![Multinote Booklet](/congress115th/20190111190058im_/https://www.uscurrency.gov/sites/default/files/styles/denomination_download_thumb/public/downloadable-materials/thumbnails/100_multinote_booklet_th_0_0.jpg?itok=PRqzFoYt)
This 12-page booklet contains detailed information about the security and design features in the redesigned $100 note and those in the current-design $5, $10, $20, and $50 notes.
![Multinote Poster](/congress115th/20190111190058im_/https://www.uscurrency.gov/sites/default/files/styles/denomination_download_thumb/public/downloadable-materials/thumbnails/100_multinote_poster_th_1_1.jpg?itok=Bqw22bM7)
This poster features the security features in the redesigned $100 note and those in the current-design $5, $10, $20, and $50 notes.
![Know Your Money](/congress115th/20190111190058im_/https://www.uscurrency.gov/sites/default/files/styles/denomination_download_thumb/public/downloadable-materials/thumbnails/know-your-money-01.png?itok=b9YvSnBb)
This comprehensive guide includes technical information on the security and design features of the current-design $5, $10, $20, $50, and $100 notes.
![$10 Note (2000-2006)](/congress115th/20190111190058im_/https://www.uscurrency.gov/sites/default/files/styles/denomination_download_thumb/public/downloadable-materials/thumbnails/10_2000-2006_features_es_0.jpg?itok=R6b2u423)
Explorar características de seguridad y diseño del billete de $10, emitido 2000-2006.