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The $10 bill is getting an upgrade. The U.S. Department of Treasury announced today that the latest update in the redesign of the $10 note, which was first announced in 2013. The new bill, the Department of Treasury says, will feature a woman “who was a champion for our inclusive democracy.” Treasury Secretary Jacob J. Lew said that he’ll announce his selection later this year, though the new $10 note won’t be unveiled until 2020, which is the 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment, which granted women the right to vote.

So which woman will it be? Well, according to law, any person on a banknote can’t be alive, so that, unfortunately, disqualifies the Notorious RBG. Lew says that he’s asling for the public’s views on selecting a woman “recognized by the public who was a champion for democracy in the United States.” Treasury officials will be conducting a series of roundtables, town halls, and other various meetings for input, as well as culling through suggestions from a splash page and all content tagged with “TheNew10” hashtag that will surely be all over social media.

But with a new $10 bill, what will come of poor old Alexander Hamilton? “While the design process is complex and much work remains to be done, Secretary Lew has made clear that the image of Alexander Hamilton will remain part of the $10 note,” the Department of Treasury says. “There are many options for continuing to honor Hamilton. While one option is producing two bills, we are exploring a variety of possibilities. However, security requirements are the driving consideration behind any new design.”

At least one person is pissed about Hamilton’s soon-to-be disappearance from the $10 dollar bill: playwright Lin-Manuel Miranda, who wrote and produced a hit hip-hop tribute to the founding father, “Hamilton.”

Who would you choose? Chime in with your pick in the comments below.

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