According to the New York Times, there's been some debate on the future changes of U.S. currency, specifically regarding female representation and Hamilton fans, or "Hamiltonians."
The NYTimes says: "Treasury Secretary Jacob J. Lew announced 10 months ago that he would choose a woman for a new $10 bill in development." However, since then, people have grown more attached to the current face of the $10 bill, Alexander Hamilton; this happens to be due to Lin-Manuel Miranda's popular Broadway show Hamilton. This has caused some conflict and frustration directed at Hamilton fans, explains the NYTimes, and as a result, no one is entirely satisfied. Alexander Hamilton will remain on the $10 bill.
No need to fret though, women will get representation on U.S. currency, just not in Alexander Hamilton's space. Instead, women will be featured on the $20 bill and the back of the $10, perhaps even the $5, according to the NYTimes.
Links:
http://www.usatoday.com/story/theoval/2015/07/20/obama-alexander-hamilton-10-bill-josh-earnest/30422811/
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/04/16/us/politics/success-of-hamilton-may-have-saved-hamilton-on-the-10-bill.html?action=click&contentCollection=Art%20%26%20Design&module=RelatedCoverage®ion=Marginalia&pgtype=article
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