The days of the recession makes people think of money more than they usually do. The coin creations in this cluster show how money can be used for things other than spending.
From tools made of money and money sculptures to coin operated lighting and portable micro safes, there seems to be a lot of ways coins can be used that don't involve spending.
Implications - It is surprising how creative people can get when using just coins to create something. One of the featured articles even shows off a floor that has been tiled with pennies! This just goes to show that you should never underestimate the power of a single penny!
11 Unspendable Coin Creations
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Tools Made of Money
Coin Sculptures by Stacey Lee Webber
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Pennies as Floor Tiles
The Standard Hotel New York Uses Currency as Interior Decor
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Penny Jewelry
Coin Accessories for Fashionable Recessionistas
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Sculpting Female Curves With Coins
Niso Maman's Body of Work
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Money Sculptures
Creative Currency Creations
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Wear Your Investment
$275,000 Gold Coin Gown
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Coin Couches
Johnny Swing's Furniture Made Of Nickels Let You Roll In Style
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Classy Coin Decor
Revol-Design Offers a Chic Way to Store Your Change
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Furniture Made of Coins
Welded Chair Sells for $29,000
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Coin-Operated Lighting
The Corner Lamp
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Portable Micro Safes
Sneaky Spy Coins Show the Hidden Value of Money
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