Portrait: The $20 bill in 1875 featured a portrait of Alexander Hamilton.
Hamilton’s Role: Hamilton was the first Secretary of the Treasury of the United States.
Bill Type: In 1875, the $20 bill was issued as a United States Note (also known as a Legal Tender Note).
Design: The front of the 1875 $20 bill showed Hamilton in a left-facing profile.
Background: Hamilton’s appearance symbolized his major contributions to building the U.S. financial system.
Change Later: Andrew Jackson replaced Hamilton on the $20 bill in 1928 with the introduction of the smaller-sized currency.
Historical Context: The 1870s were a period of major rebuilding and financial restructuring after the Civil War, making Hamilton’s image especially relevant.