$10 Bill Redesign Initiative News: 'Hamilton' Broadway Musical Creator Offers Reassurance Icon Will Stay
The Broadway musical "Hamilton" might have just saved the iconic face found in the United States ten-dollar bill ($10).
The New York Times reported that Lin-Manuel Miranda, creator and star of the Grammy-winning theater hit, has announced this week that Alexander Hamilton, the first US Secretary of the Treasury, will remain in the bill.
According to the publication, Mr. Miranda has met with US Treasury Secretary Jacob J. Lew during the production's visit to the capital this week to talk about the redesigning plans of the bill.
"On Monday, Secretary Lew welcomed Lin-Manuel Miranda to the U.S. Department of the Treasury. The Secretary and Miranda talked about the enduring mark Alexander Hamilton left on our nation's history, and the Secretary provided a brief tour of Hamilton's possessions and portraits on display at the Treasury Department," NYT cited the official statement from the Treasury's office.
"The Secretary thanked Miranda for the ingenious way in which he has been able to tell Hamilton's story and ignite a renewed interest in one of our nation's founding fathers. Secretary Lew also reiterated his commitment to continue to honor Alexander Hamilton on the 10 dollar bill," the statement continues.
In 2013, the Department of the Treasury proposed the idea of making some changes in the aforementioned bill. It caught the attention of the general public when in June of last year, a proposal was heard indicating a woman beside Hamilton on the bill.
Secretary Lew, however, clarified that this is just one of the options that the agency is considering.
Among the most popular women voted to sit beside the historical figure includes Eleanor Roosevelt, Harriet Tubman, Sacagawea, Rosa Parks, and Susan B. Anthony, among others.
While others are enthusiastic with the idea, some still express disapproval on the thought that Hamilton will be sharing the spotlight with someone else.
The new design is slated to enter circulation in 2020.
