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2-D Graphic Imaging

Currency Design

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Bushbuck

Currency design as political satire.

 

Australian bill

Christian Bowman designed this proposal for the Australian currency.

Australian bill back  
Euro Eros

A limited erotic edition of the Euro.

 

Antarctica

Antarctica dollar captures the landscape in a design that is as close to a postcardas they come.

 

Antarctica 100

A focus on the scientific activities in Antarctica.

 

BIafaran

The Biafran shilling that blends the style of traditional currency engraving with a more community based and friendly content.

 

Chad front

The Chad currency highlights folk crafts and design motifs.

 

Chad back

Back of the bill shown above.

 

50 Francs

The design franc is a good example of a currency of differnt sizes that are easily distinguishable to the visually impaired population.

 

500 francs

The design combines traditional engraving techniques with the kind of photomontage associated with cinema.

 

North Korea

This North Korean currency design seeks to rouse the population.

 

Iraqidinar

The Iraqi dinar before Sadaam

 

The Iraqi dinar after Sadaam