What was the name of Banksy’s 2004 artwork made from altered £10 notes?

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Banksy’s 2004 artwork made from altered £10 notes was called Di-faced Tenner.

The work consists of modified British banknotes bearing Princess Diana’s portrait instead of Queen Elizabeth II’s image. The altered notes also include satirical wording, turning ordinary currency into a commentary on celebrity, monarchy, and the authority associated with money.

Banksy distributed some of the notes at music festivals and other events. They became collectible because people initially mistook them for genuine currency. The Bank of England later stated that the notes were counterfeit and could not legally be used as money.

Di-faced Tenner is sometimes confused with Banksy’s other currency-themed pieces, including fake £1 million notes. Its title is a pun on “defaced tenner,” referring both to the altered £10 denomination and the replacement of the monarch’s portrait.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Sept. 2026

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