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As part of his 2011 master’s thesis, US design student Travis Purrington reimagined the American dollar, to wit:

…inspired by the Swiss Franc’s (CHF) ambitious redesign process (the currency is thoroughly redesigned every 20 years by way of contest) The goal was to develop a similar updated iconographic system better representing the advancements and culture within the American society. This particular series plays on themes of human discovery and endeavors to connect achievement, theory and the fundamental properties of life.

Different sized bills? No dead presidents? Nice try, buddy.

More detail here.

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