Moneyart: The Indebted States of America

In light of these desperate economic times, Stephen Barnwell has given the United States of America an aid package worth $535 Trillion.  On July 4th, 2010, this massive stimulus package was given directly to Congress with each and every US Senator and Representative receiving his or her own One Trillion banknote.  It is Stephen’s intention that they will serve as constant reminders of the true value of a trillion dollars, as well as where our nation’s money is coming from. Each of Stephen’s banknotes is a limited edition fine art print with a unique serial number, individually printed and hand finished by the artist. A special edition of 600 SERIES C notes was printed for Congress. A normal edition of 1,000 SERIES A notes are avilable for purchase. [...]

 GENIUS. Things like this make my day several times over. Also see the Common Sense exhibition's "The Buck Stops Here" innovative currency ideas..

[via reddit]