In this exploration, we took the symbols of two major currencies-the British pound (£) and the US dollar ($)-and deconstructed them, much like in previous works. While not a direct “pound versus dollar” comparison, this project reflects on the broader notion of capitalism and how it manifests in different forms across time and geography.

The pound, the world’s oldest currency, and the dollar, arguably the strongest in today’s global economy, are both powerful symbols. By chopping up and reassembling these icons, we highlight how, despite their historical or geographical differences, they ultimately represent the same driving force: the mechanisms of capitalism.

In this work, the symbols of the “strongest” and the “oldest” currencies become interchangeable, their forms fragmented and reshaped. No matter how they are altered, they remain instantly recognisable as symbols of economic power. This speaks to the universal nature of capitalism-wherever it operates, it exerts the same influence, and its symbols, whether the pound or the dollar, carry the same weight.

The question is what do you see?