As the US continues to re-issue its paper currency in new designs that are devoid of visual interest, removing most of what was good about the old engravings and making our dead presidents even deader, other nations around the world indulge in beautiful, colorful designs on their currency.
In addition, paper money from many countries features poets, artists, scientists, explorers and literary figures instead of just political figures; not to mention turtles, tikis, and tropical forests.
Psdtuts+, a tips and tutorials site aimed at Photoshop users, has collected a few interesting examples of colorful and artistically interesting paper money from around the world in an article titled The Art of Currency: Unique Notes from Around the World.
It’s art you can fold over and put in your pocket.
