Dollar Redesign Project
The winning submission for the Dollar Redesign Project 2010. An annual competition by New York based designer Richard Smith to redesign the US dollar
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First Black American President
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5 largest American Indian tribes

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Bill of Rights
(First 10 amendments to the US Constitution)
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20th Century America
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50 United States of America
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The first 100 days of President Franklin Roosevelt. During this time he led the congress to pass more important legislations than most presidents pass in their entire term. This helped fight the economic crises at the time of the great depression. Ever since, every new president has been judged on how well they have done during the first 100 days of their term
Vertical Design
When we researched how notes are used we realized people tend to handle and deal with money vertically rather than horizontally. You tend to hold a wallet or purse vertically when searching for notes. The majority of people hand over notes vertically when making purchases. All machines accept notes vertically. Therefore a vertical note makes more sense