Why Alexander Hamilton Is on the $10 Bill

Founding Father, First Treasury Secretary, Economic Architect

Alexander Hamilton earned his place on the **$10 note** for pivotal contributions:

1. Founding Father: Key Revolutionary War aide, Constitutional Convention delegate, Federalist Papers author.
2. First Secretary of the Treasury (1789–1795): Created national bank, assumed state debts, established credit, minted currency.
3. Economic Visionary: Advocated manufacturing, tariffs, strong federal finance—foundations of US capitalism.
4. Constitutional Influence: Argued for strong central government, implied powers.
5. Political Legacy: Federalist Party leader; ideas still shape policy debates.

His portrait has appeared on the $10 bill since 1929 (Series 1928).