10 US Dollars - 10 Interesting Facts
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10 dollar bill - 10 interesting facts
1. The design of the $10 bill has not changed since 1929. The front side showsAlexander Hamilton , one of the foundersUSA and the first Secretary of the Treasury.
2. The $10 bill measures 156 mm by 66 mm and is made from a cotton and linen blend.
3. The back of the bill shows the US Treasury building where Alexander Hamilton worked.
4. The $10 bill is one of the most common bills in the United States and is often used in everyday transactions.
5. In 2006, a new version of the $10 bill was released with improved security against counterfeiting, including watermarks and color stripes.
6. The $10 bill also features quills and ink associated with Alexander Hamilton's writing talent.
7. The $10 bill is one of the few that does not feature the President of the United States.
8. The $10 bill was designed by artist James Lonsdale.
9. The $10 bill also contains hidden security features such as microtext and infrared ink.
10. According to the Federal Reserve, the average life of a $10 bill is about 4.5 years before it is replaced by a new one.