# Artistic Currency Scribbles 'Defaced Presidents' Ruins Perfectly Good Money With Perfectly Good Ar By Michael Hines | Published 2010-02-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/defaced-presidents References: [urlesque](http://www.urlesque.com/2010/02/26/defaced-presidents-flickr-pool/) & [flickr](http://www.flickr.com/groups/612007@N21/pool/) 'Defaced Presidents' is a tribute to everyone who has ever taken a pen to a [piece of money](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/music-coins) and let their imagination run wild. These [portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portrait-mom) are well done and wonderfully creative. I heard somewhere that drawing on money is illegal. I hope that isn't the case, I mean, they have [KISS](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiss-x-albino-pret) money people. Whatever the case, click through the photos in 'Defaced Presidents' and enjoy the creativity and skill of another. I know I just did. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Artistic Currency Scribbles:** Opportunity to explore the intersection of art and currency by allowing people to express creativity through defacing money. ### Where This Applies - **Fine Art:** An emerging market for unique and defaced currency artwork that collectors and art enthusiasts can appreciate. - **Collectibles:** A new category of collectibles focused on defaced currency, appealing to individuals seeking unique and unconventional items for their collections. - **Graffiti and Street Art:** An innovative form of street art that combines visual expression with the subversion of traditional currency, pushing boundaries and challenging societal norms. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stunning Origami Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-portaits.md) - [Vote-Encouraging Coin Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electoral-coins.md) - [Three-Sided Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/three-sided-coin.md) - [Inflation-Themed Lighters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moneylighter.md) - [Nostalgic Art-Inspired Postal Stamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/usps-stamp.md) - [Collectible Historical Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thrilljoy-pix.md) - [Snack Artwork Auctions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mischief-by-chester.md) - [Eroded Coin Studded Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eroded-coin.md) - [Celebratory Innovation Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-1-innovation-coins.md)