A Di-Faced Tenner note by Banksy, b. 1974? - 

In 2004, the British street artist printed one million pounds worth of Di-Faced Tenner bills and released them by dropping suitcases full of the notes at the Notting Hill Carnival, Reading Festival, and Liverpool Street tube station during rush hour. 

This lot will benefit the international children's charity UNICEF UK.

The altered Di-Faced note, a clever play on the word "defaced", looks similar to a traditional £10 note but has a few subtle differences. The most obvious is a portrait of Lady Diana replacing Queen Elizabeth II. It also has "Banksy of England" along the top of the note and the comment "I promise to pay the bearer on demand the ultimate price" printed underneath. The final modification on the back near the portrait of Charles Darwin is the statement "Trust No One".

Dimensions: 7.75 cm x 14.5 cm (3" x 5.75")

All hammer price proceeds from this item will be donated to UNICEF UK. This lot is zero-rated for VAT purposes.

About the Artist:

Arguably the most famous individual in street art, Banksy is an anonymous British artist whose work has gained international fame. Not only does his art spark frequent conversations, but the artist's identity remains a subject of speculation. He is predominantly known for commenting on social and political issues, with dark humour usually incorporated. Banksy's iconic street art is often achieved using spray paint and stencils, but he also has used other mediums, including creating his own currency and modifying street signs.

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