# Currency Graffiti It's Illegal, So Now It's Art By thischick | Published 2007-03-05 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/take-this-one-to-the-bank-other-currency-graffiti References: [badexample.mu.nu](http://badexample.mu.nu/archives/cat_graffiti_currency.php) & [bep.treas.gov](http://www.bep.treas.gov/document.cfm/18/104) Currency Graffiti is illegal, so of course there are websites devoted to such a wonderful cause. Does that make it art? Throughout history, people have used currency to vent about virtually everything. From injustice & fighting the corporate power, to anything else they can think up. I have always been a big fan of graffiti as it's uncensored deep thoughts. *FYI- For all those who don't solve geek math problems (I don't either), the answer to the equation written on the cheque of Mr. Randall Patrick Munroe is: $0.00 - You've been spanked! This dude is my hero! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Currency Graffiti:** Currency graffiti as a form of uncensored expression is gaining popularity despite its illegality. - **Digital Art Platforms:** Online platforms dedicated to currency graffiti art have emerged as a disruptive innovation opportunity within the art industry. - **Activist Art:** Currency graffiti represents a growing trend of using art as a medium for activism and social commentary. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Street Art:** The street art industry can explore opportunities in embracing currency graffiti as a rebellious and provocative art form. - **Fintech:** The fintech industry can benefit from disruptive innovation by developing secure digital currencies that allow for legal and regulated currency graffiti. - **Print and Digital Media:** Print and digital media industries can tap into the trend of currency graffiti to discuss its controversial legal implications and artistic merit. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Enigmatic Graffiti Incidents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enigmatic-graffiti.md) - [Snack Artwork Auctions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mischief-by-chester.md) - [Provoking Graffiti Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/david-ruggeri.md) - [Art-Promoting Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beige-billboards.md) - [Spoof Sparkling Water Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/can-of-art.md) - [Creative Protest Archives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-protests.md) - [Food-Inspired Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dish-pics.md) - [Three-Sided Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/three-sided-coin.md) - [Tree-Integrated Mysterious Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tree-mural.md)