1929 (G-Chicago) $10 Brown Seal FRBN Fine (Fr#1860-G) Details

• $10 denomination of national currency or Federal Reserve Bank Note.
• Housed in an archival quality currency sleeve.
• Circulated notes from Series 1929 in Fine condition.
• Details: Notes may have ink, stains, tape, rips, pinholes, rust, etc.
• Face: A portrait of Alexander Hamilton.
• Back: An engraving of the Treasury Building.
• Jones/Woods signatures, Friedberg #1860-G.

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Federal Reserve Bank Notes are a great part of history that can enhance any U.S. paper money collection and are distinguished by their brown seal and serial numbers. Add one of these collectible pieces of currency to your cart today!

The Series 1929 redesign marked a major change in U.S. paper currency, driven by the government's effort to reduce production costs. By decreasing the size of all banknotes by approximately 25%, the Treasury lowered paper and printing expenses while creating a standardized format across every denomination. Introduced at the onset of the Great Depression, this redesign became the foundation for the modern size of U.S. currency.

Series 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Notes were issued as emergency currency during the banking crisis of 1929–1933, when widespread bank failures increased demand for circulating cash. These notes were backed by U.S. government securities held by the issuing Federal Reserve Bank, allowing additional currency to enter circulation during a period of financial instability. Today, they are sought after by collectors for their historical significance, distinctive design, and connection to one of the most pivotal periods in American economic history.