# Oversized Coin Artwork The Big Money Project Uses a Giant Coin to Create Deceptively Small Photos By Michael Hines | Published 2011-08-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-money-project References: [petapixel](http://www.petapixel.com/2011/08/18/large-objects-shot-as-miniatures-using-a-giant-coin-and-tilt-shift-effects/) & [skrekkogle](http://www.skrekkogle.com/#coinphoto) It could be awhile before I can trust any tilt-shift photography after seeing Skrekkøgle's Big Money Project. The Big Money Project is a photography project that combines a [giant 50-cent euro coin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monopoly-90th) with tilt-shift photography. The results are deceptive to say the least. The coin used in the Big Money Project was built on a scale of 20 to 1. This makes the coin *huge* and has the added effect of making every object it is photographed next to look really, really small. Combine this massive coin with a tilt-shift lens and you have a series of photos that makes everything from a [Mazda Miata](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-wheels-and-daniel-arsham) to a phone booth seem shrimpy. You can check out photos from the Big Money Project here. FYI, Skrekkøgle is taking orders for those of you interested in purchasing your own giant euro 50-cent piece. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Tilt-shift Photography:** The trend of using tilt-shift photography to create deceptive and visually striking images. - **Giant Coin Art:** The trend of incorporating oversized coins in artwork to create an engaging and unique visual experience. - **Scale Distortion:** The trend of using size distortion techniques, such as oversized props, to create an optical illusion. ### Where This Applies - **Photography:** Photographers can explore the use of tilt-shift techniques to create distinctive and attention-grabbing visual content. - **Art:** Artists can experiment with incorporating oversized coins in their artwork to challenge perceptions of scale and perspective. - **Collectibles:** Collectible enthusiasts can explore the market for unique and oversized coins as a potential investment or addition to their collections. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Eroded Coin Studded Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eroded-coin.md) - [Fragrance-Inspired Collectible Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/44pound-gold-coin.md) - [Vote-Encouraging Coin Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electoral-coins.md) - [Insect-Inspired Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insect-bronze-sculptures.md) - [History-Honoring Vibrant Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/history-of-making-change.md) - [Paper-Made Piggy Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metallic-piggy-bank.md) - [Miniaturized Product Art Photographs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/small-muji.md) - [Eco-Friendly Wishing Well Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wishing-feed.md) - [Artful Illusory Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illusion-artwork.md)