Object of the Day

David Bowie on 10 Brixton Pounds

April 12

This ten Brixton pound note, designed by Charlie Waterhouse and Clive Paul Russell in 2011, features Brixton-born musician David Bowie in his iconic Ziggy Stardust guise.

10 Brixton Pounds, Brixton, United Kingdom, ca 2011

Description (Brief)
One (1) 10 Brixton pound note
Brixton, United Kingdom, ca 2011
Obverse Image: Portrait of musician David Bowie.
Obverse Text: 10 / TEN / BRIXTON / DAVID BOWIE 9 (1947-), MUSICIAN
Reverse Image: Detail from Nuclear Dawn, Coldharbour Lane.
Reverse Text: DETAIL FROM NUCLEAR DAWN, COLDHARBOUR LANE / BP10 0009028 / BRIXTON POUND 2011 / BRIXTONPOUND.ORG / DESIGN BY CHARLIE WATERHOUSE & CLIVE PAUL RUSSELL / THISANITROCKNROLL.COM / 10
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
date made
ca 2011
Credit Line
Ellen Feingold & Alexander K. Dewar
Physical Description
paper (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 7.2 cm x 14 cm x .01 cm; 2 27/32 in x 5 1/2 in x in
Object Name
note