Many people have dreamed of changing the dollar bill to have their own face on it and perhaps getting famous could do the trick; it seems to have done so in the 'Pop Culture Cash' series by James Charles. This series of photographs is entirely interesting as the famous people from Jimi Hendrix to Justin Bieber are featured in this set. What's amazing is that these dollar bills look insanely real, but couldn't be.
The coverage of pop culture icons is extensive, making this a thoroughly completed project as well. Even Ronald McDonald shows his face on a 20-dollar note with wrinkles and wispy hair to show his aging fame. My personal favorite is a bill featuring Van Gogh with his famous painting behind him. I would never spend that bill. Ever.
Celebrity-Faced Dollar Bills
'Pop Culture Cash' by James Charles Puts the Famous on Money
Trend Themes
1. Celebrity Currency - Incorporate famous faces onto legal tender to create a new level of personalization for currency.
2. Pop Culture Collectibles - Create physical and digital items that feature famous individuals to create a new market for collectors.
3. Realistic Alterations - Develop technology that can allow for artistically edited images to appear more real, providing new opportunities for creative expression.
Industry Implications
1. Art Collectibles - Develop limited edition art prints featuring famous personalities in creative ways to attract collectors.
2. Marketing and Advertising - Create personalized promotional products featuring the likeness of business partners or spokespeople to create a stronger brand connection.
3. Money Printing and Design - Explore new ways to redesign banknotes or mint coins with unique designs to attract collectors and create a new revenue stream for government treasuries.