What name did Banksy give the fake £10 notes featuring Princess Diana’s portrait?

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Banksy called the fake £10 notes featuring Princess Diana’s portrait “Di-faced Tenners.”

The notes were produced as an artwork and satire rather than as a serious attempt to circulate counterfeit currency. They replaced the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II with Diana’s image and altered the wording and design to create a visual joke about British money and celebrity.

Banksy distributed some of the notes during the 2004 music and arts festival in Reading. The name is a pun on “defaced tenner,” referring both to the altered banknote and to Diana’s face. The notes are now collectible Banksy memorabilia, but they are not legal tender and should not be used as money.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Sept. 2026

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