1922 $10 Gold Certificate

About This Note

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The 1922 $10 Gold Certificate is the final series of large-size Gold Certificates ever issued by the United States: making it one of the most historically significant and widely collected type notes in American numismatics. The obverse features a portrait of Michael Hillegas, the first Treasurer of the United States, set against the unmistakable orange-gold coloring that defines the Gold Certificate series. The bold "TEN DOLLARS IN GOLD COIN" legend and large gold seal complete a design that has captivated collectors for over a century.

The reverse is printed entirely in rich orange-gold ink with ornate lathe work surrounding the central "GOLD CERTIFICATE" and "TEN DOLLARS" legends.

This example grades PMG Very Fine 30: a solid circulated example that retains strong color, clear design elements, and honest wear consistent with its grade. The Speelman-White signature combination (Fr #1173) is the most common variety of this type, making it the ideal entry-level example for collectors building a type set of large-size U.S. currency.

Gold Certificates were redeemable in gold coin at the Treasury and were called in during the 1933 gold recall, making survivors in any condition desirable to collectors.