A specific type of United States currency, issued under the authority of the silver certificates acts, these notes represent a claim on a corresponding amount of silver held by the U.S. Treasury. The series refers to the $10 denomination produced in 1934 and subsequent years until the discontinuation of silver certificates. These notes feature a portrait of Alexander Hamilton on the obverse and the U.S. Treasury Building on the reverse.
These certificates hold value beyond their face amount due to their historical significance, collectibility, and intrinsic silver association. The 1934 series, in particular, marks a period when U.S. currency was directly tied to precious metals. Its issuance reflects economic policies of the time, intended to stimulate the economy during the Great Depression. The appeal stems from a tangible connection to a bygone era of American monetary history, making them sought-after by numismatists and history enthusiasts. Factors such as condition, serial number, and printing variations influence the collectible premium.
