Check out these super creative renditions of currency with inspiration drawn from the worlds of film, art, and popular culture. These images were created by artists Akira Beard and James Charles as part of a 2011 show at the Shooting Gallery in San Francisco entitled: American Iconomics. Some of these awesome pieces are still on sale, for $600 a piece. You should check out the full collection of images here– you’ll find Andrew Jackson as Ronald McDonald, Ulysses S. Grant as Mr. T, and other awesome iconic images.
Here are my favorite Hamilton images from the show.
Willy Wonka (coincidentally one of my favorite movies)- Hamilton as Wonka and a very distinguished Oompa Loompa
Star Wars– Yoda and Princess Leia
Van Gogh
Johnny Cash
Note: all images were taken from the Shooting Gallery American Iconomics site.
Although totally illegal, it makes my day whenever I’m fortunate enough to find a bill with art on it. I can’t believe they’re valued at $600 a piece. How much would you pay for one?