# Pop Star Currency Craig Gleason Shows off the Many Sides of Lady Gaga on Dollar Bills By Rose Nazarali | Published 2010-02-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lady-gaga-dollar-bills References: [notcot.org](http://www.notcot.org/post/28265/) & [thejailbreak](http://thejailbreak.com/2010/02/09/things-that-might-be-art-craig-gleasons-gaga-dollars/) It turns out that pop sensation Lady Gaga has a very weird resemblance to George Washington and Craig Gleason decided to display this one one dollar US bills. Craig Gleason showed off the many sides, faces and fashion statements that make up Lady Gaga by giving Mr. Washington a bit of a makeover. I would absolutely love to receive a [dollar bill](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-1-innovation-coins) decorated to look like Lady Gaga. Check out the gallery above to see George Washington glad in an array of [blonde wigs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gap-1) and eccentric face masks. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Celebrity Currency:** The use of popular personalities for creative design on physical currency can provide a unique experience for customers. - **Personalized Money:** Designing money to fit an individual or event can add novelty and excitement to an otherwise mundane transaction. - **Artistic Payment:** Integrating creative designs in physical currency can serve as a way to appreciate art while making everyday payments. ### Who This Affects Most - **Banking:** Banks can leverage the trend of customized currency by offering customers personalized designs for their credit/debit cards and cheques. - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can utilize celebrity currency to promote artists and public figures. - **Retail:** Retail stores can offer limited edition discount coupons or gift cards with celebrity currency designed to attract customers and increase sales. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Asian American Currency Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anna-may-wong.md) - [Collectible Historical Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thrilljoy-pix.md) - [Artist-Inspired Game Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lady-gaga-1.md) - [Cryptopunk NFT Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cryptopunk-nft-collection.md) - [Commemorative Music Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/music-coins.md) - [Punkrock Band Tribute Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garbage-pail-kids-2.md) - [Crumpled Chip Bag-Resembling Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chip-bag-purse.md) - [Celebratory Innovation Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-1-innovation-coins.md) - [Three-Sided Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/three-sided-coin.md)