Here's the listing description for this 1950-A $10 Star Note:
MetalStacks proudly presents an exceptional piece of American currency with this Series 1950-A $10 Federal Reserve Note — a Star Note replacement issue featuring a green Treasury seal and an unmistakable miscut printing error. This note combines two of the most sought-after attributes in U.S. paper money collecting: the prestigious star designation (★) indicating a replacement note, and a genuine production error that elevates it well beyond standard circulation issues.
The serial number D01395002★ features the distinctive star symbol in place of the standard suffix letter, identifying this as an official replacement note printed by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing to replace a damaged or defective note from the original print run. Additionally, this example exhibits a noticeable miscut error, with the design shifted off-center — a printing irregularity that produces an asymmetrical border and creates a true one-of-a-kind collectible. Signed by Ivy Baker Priest (Treasurer of the United States) and George M. Humphrey (Secretary of the Treasury), this note represents a remarkable convergence of rarity, error, and historical authenticity. Only one note is available, and it bears a unique serial number, making this a truly one-of-one collectible offering.
PSV 25
Note Information
- Series: 1950-A
- Denomination: $10
- Type: Federal Reserve Note (Star Note ★ — Replacement Issue)
- Seal Color: Green Treasury Seal
- Issuing Bank: Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland (D4)
- Serial Number: D01395002★
- Signatures: Ivy Baker Priest (Treasurer) / George M. Humphrey (Secretary of the Treasury)
- Error Type: Miscut / Off-Center Printing Error
- Grade: Circulated
- Issuer: United States of America
- Paper Type: Government-issued cotton/linen blend
- Presentation: Rigid currency holder mounted within a wood display frame
- Availability: One (1) note only
Design Details
Obverse: Features the classic engraved portrait of Alexander Hamilton — the first U.S. Secretary of the Treasury — at center, framed by ornate scrollwork and the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland seal (D4). The green Treasury seal and matching green serial numbers (D01395002★) flank Hamilton's portrait, with the star symbol (★) clearly visible at the end of the serial number, identifying this as a Star Note replacement issue. The "SERIES 1950 A" designation appears alongside the signature of Secretary George M. Humphrey. The miscut error is plainly visible, with the design shifted from its standard alignment — an authentic Bureau of Engraving and Printing production irregularity that adds significant collector appeal.
Reverse: Displays a detailed engraved view of the U.S. Treasury Building in Washington, D.C., flanked by bold "10" and "TEN" denominations on each corner. Ornate scrollwork frames the central vignette, with "THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" arched across the top and "TEN DOLLARS" across the bottom. The miscut alignment carries through to the reverse, providing visual confirmation of the printing error.
Historical Significance
The 1950-A Series Federal Reserve Notes were issued during a transformative period in U.S. currency design, when the Bureau of Engraving and Printing modernized production techniques to improve efficiency and counterfeit resistance. Star Notes are official replacements printed when a regular note is damaged or destroyed during production, and they are produced in dramatically smaller quantities than standard notes — making them inherently scarce and highly collectible.
When a Star Note also carries a production error, such as the miscut on this example, the result is a doubly significant rarity: a replacement issue that itself escaped quality control with a visible defect. Error notes from the 1950s era are particularly desirable, as fewer examples have survived in collectible condition, and combinations of star designations with print errors are seldom encountered. This note represents a distinctive piece for any serious U.S. paper money or error note collection.
Presentation
This note is securely housed in a protective rigid currency holder and elegantly mounted within a wood display frame with a black matted background, ready for immediate display on a desk, shelf, mantel, or wall. The framed setup protects the note while allowing full visibility of its design, star serial number, signatures, and the distinctive miscut error. As with all MetalStacks offerings, the note has been carefully handled and verified for authenticity.
Because only one example is available, the exact note shown — including its distinct star serial number, miscut error, and individual condition — is the note you will receive.
For additional details or collector inquiries, please contact MetalStacks at (561) 529-3001.