National Currency ten dollar series of 1929 bill, serial number A002308 8021

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image displays a ten-dollar bill from The Burnes National Bank of St. Joseph, Missouri, with the series year of 1929. The bill prominently features an engraved portrait on the right, likely of a significant historical figure, surrounded by intricate design elements typical of early 20th-century currency. The denomination "TEN" is clearly printed on both ends of the note in large numbers, while the serial number "A002308" is written in red ink at both the top right and bottom left corners. The bill indicates that it will pay the bearer on demand ten dollars and includes official signatures from the treasurer and cashier, symbolizing its validity and legal tender status within the United States. The note also contains decorative borders and seals, highlighting its authenticity as a piece of national currency. The overall appearance is slightly worn, suggesting age and historical value.

The image displays a ten-dollar bill from The Burnes National Bank of St. Joseph, Missouri, with the series year of 1929. The bill prominently features an engraved portrait on the right, likely of a significant historical figure, surrounded by intricate design elements typical of early 20th-century currency. The denomination "TEN" is clearly printed on both ends of the note in large numbers, while the serial number "A002308" is written in red ink at both the top right and bottom left corners. The bill indicates that it will pay the bearer on demand ten dollars and includes official signatures from the treasurer and cashier, symbolizing its validity and legal tender status within the United States. The note also contains decorative borders and seals, highlighting its authenticity as a piece of national currency. The overall appearance is slightly worn, suggesting age and historical value.

Name/Title

National Currency ten dollar series of 1929 bill, serial number A002308 8021

Entry/Object ID

2020.2.152

Description

National Currency ten dollar series of 1929 bill, serial number A002308 8021. Front: Marked "J". Large portrait of Hamilton centered. To the left, writing reads "THE BURNES NATIONAL BANK OF ST. JOSEPH MISSOURI WILL PAY TO THE BEARER ON DEMAND TEN DOLLARS". To the right is a treasury seal with a large "TEN" and "REDEEMABLE IN LAWFUL MONEY OF THE UNITED STATES AT UNITED STATES TREASURY OR AT THE BANK OF ISSUE" written on top. Back: large portrait of the U.S. Treasury is centered. Bill is creased vertically and horizontally. 6.25"lx2.75"h

Collection

Marshall White

Made/Created

Date made

1929 - 1934

Lexicon

LOC Thesaurus for Graphic Materials

Currency

Search Terms

Missouri, U.S. Treasury

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Currency

Dimensions

Height

2-3/4 in

Length

6-1/4 in

Material

Paper

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Dec 17, 2020

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Alexander Hamilton

Provenance

Notes

Collected by: Marshall White