# Psychedelic Currency Designs This Multi-Colored Banknote was Created by Jeremy Deller By Ady Floyd | Published 2015-08-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banknote References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2015/08/10/jeremy-deller-designs-special-edition-note-brixton-pound-london-local-currency/) & [thisaintrocknroll](http://www.thisaintrocknroll.com/) Artist Jeremy Deller designed a limited-edition banknote for the Brixton Pound. This currency has been transformed into a psychedelic piece of money that looks more like a Monopoly game piece than real cash. This unique banknote is decorated with an eye-catching rainbow design, but reveals an intricate line pattern when examined closely. Its exquisite line pattern is embossed across the entire bill -- a banknote that also features a character resembling Buddha. On the reverse side of the bill, there is a quote from philosopher Karl Marx's book 'Capital.' The quote says that "capital is money, capital is commodities... by virtue of it being value, it has acquired the occult ability to add value to itself. It brings forth living offspring, or, at the least, lays golden eggs." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Psychedelic Currency Designs:** Opportunity for banks to create unique and visually appealing banknotes that enhance the user experience. - **Embossed Line Patterns:** Opportunity for printing companies to incorporate embossed line patterns as a security feature in banknotes, ensuring counterfeit resistance. - **Incorporating Quotes in Currency:** Opportunity for central banks to incorporate quotes from influential figures as a way to convey cultural or ideological values through currency. ### Who This Affects Most - **Banking:** Opportunity for banks to differentiate themselves and create a memorable brand image through unique banknote designs. - **Printing:** Opportunity for printing companies to collaborate with banks to develop innovative security features for currency design. - **Central Banking:** Opportunity for central banks to explore creative ways of incorporating cultural and ideological messages in currency designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Three-Sided Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/three-sided-coin.md) - [British Author-Honoring UK Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jrr-tolkien.md) - [Money-Inspired Footwear Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-concepts-x-new-balance-1000.md) - [Marble-Patterned Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/psychedelic-interior.md) - [Collectable Singer-Honoring Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/george-michael-coin.md) - [Psychedelic Hand-Painted Cabinets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collection-iii.md) - [Inflation-Themed Lighters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moneylighter.md) - [Psychedelic Skateboard Decks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-psychedelia.md) - [Hyper-Targeted Book Covers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-book-of-money.md)