Seal
| Seal of the Department of the Treasury | |
|---|---|
| Details | |
| Armiger | U.S. Department of the Treasury |
| Adopted | 1789 |
| Torse | THE DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY - 1789 |
| Escutcheon | Chevron with thirteen stars, a balance, and a key. |
| Use | To represent the organization and to authenticate currency and certain documents. |
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