The 1901 $10 Bison Legal Tender Note is one of the most recognized pieces of classic U.S. paper money. Its bold central image of an American bison helped set it apart from portrait-only notes of the era, and it remains a favorite with collectors for its detailed engraving and historic appeal. Right now, certified 1901 $10 Bison Legal Tender Notes are available at BullionMax.

Coin Highlights:

• Arrives in a protective currency sleeve!
• Large-format Legal Tender Note!
• Iconic $10 Bison Note!
• Limited availability of certified notes!
• Bears a face value of $10 (USD) backed by the federal government.
• Issued a Grade of Very Fine 30 by the Professional Coin Grading Service.
• The obverse features a bison with images of Lewis and Clark.
• On the reverse are the denomination and other important note details.

Each 1901 $10 Bison Legal Tender Note offered here comes sealed in a protective currency slab and certified Very Fine 30 by the Professional Coin Grading Service. At VF 30, you can expect a note with a few more folds than an Extremely Fine example, while the paper still shows good body, brightness, and color that make the design easy to appreciate.

This Bison design is part of the Legal Tender series authorized by the Civil War–era Legal Tender Acts, though this specific artwork debuted later as part of a broader redesign. Issued during the Theodore Roosevelt period, the note reflects a growing national interest in American landscapes and wildlife, moving away from strictly portrait-based currency styles of the late 19th century.

The obverse of the 1901 Bison Note presents a powerful American bison standing against a prairie backdrop, flanked by portraits of explorers Meriwether Lewis and William Clark. Fine scrollwork, guilloché patterns, and careful line engraving showcase the craft of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing at the turn of the century.

On the reverse of the 1901 $10 Bison Legal Tender Note, you’ll find ornate geometric elements, clear denomination markings, and multi-tone printing that illustrate the advanced techniques used to deter counterfeiting and enhance visual detail during this period.

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