Bank note ideas for themes

When thinking about what type of bank note would like to design i decided that i wanted to piece to display an image and represent all the bank in uk which are england and scotland but giving Ireland and wales their own banks too, and given each bank one note that they produce that when they are all next to each other on the same side creates a large image, and on the other side a representation of the country. All these note would be used along side each other and accepted in all these countries.
i then decided to create a quick design of this to see how it would work:

I had also decided that i would make the bank notes square and about half the size of the current note. I decided this as the note would be easier to sort in purses and wallets of all sizes. I then took this idea to a group cit and discussed how it would work, the feedback i received said that theocratically making new banks to create notes but be unsustainable and not needed, but said it was a good idea and suggested doing it for just the bank of England. I also mentioned the use of monuments to fairly represent all over the country and monument such as stonehenge, peak district, york minster, Canterbury cathedral and a few others, as i had only suggested the shard, london bridge and the angel of the north. 

After this cit i decided that create a bank note for 4 different banks with 2 sides was unachievable but decided that i liked the idea of using monuments on the note to represent england and its heritage. 

I then decided to research the best places in england to visit so that i could choose popular and well known places that people recognise to draw.

Best places in the uk to visit

1) Big Ben, London

The Houses of Parliament’s most famous clock tower is one of London’s iconic landmarks.

2) Tower Bridge, London

More than 40,000 people cross the suspension bridge across the Thames built in 1886.

3) Tower of London

One of London’s World Heritage Sites, visitors can see the Crown Jewels and famous ravens.

4) Blackpool Pleasure Beach, Blackpool, Lancashire

The amusement park and resort boasts more than 145 rides, including one of the fastest roller coasters in Europe, the Big One.

5) The Lake District, Cumbria

Famous for its lakes, forests and mountains, this national park provided inspiration for William Wordsworth’s sonnets.

6) Buckingham Palace, London

The 775 room official home of the Queen. The Changing of the Guard takes place outside at 11.30am each day.

7) Blackpool Tower, Lancashire

Inspired by Paris’ Eiffel Tower, the Grade I listed building is 518ft tall and is home to the Tower Ballroom and circus.

8) Houses of Parliament, London

The Palace of Westminster is where you’ll find the House of Lords and House of Commons.

9) Natural History Museum, London

Perfect for rainy days, it’s full of weird and wonderful exhibits, including a huge diplodocus dinosaur skeleton

10) Westminster Abbey, London

Built in 1560, and venue for the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton, it’s full name is the Collegiate Church of St Peter at Westminster.

11) The London Eye

On a clear day you can see up 25 miles from the top of this 32 capsule giant ferris wheel on the South Bank of the River Thames.

12) Lake Windermere, Cumbria

Situated in the heart of the Lake District, England’s largest natural lake is ten and a half miles long and 219ft deep.

13) Edinburgh Castle

The castle is built on a 700 million-year-old extinct volcano called Castle Rock and has been used as a Royal residence through the ages.

14) Brighton Pier

One of the most famous coastal landmarks, it was almost destroyed by a storm in 1896.

15) Cheddar Gorge, Somerset

Britain’s largest gorge has an amazing system of caves and limestone cliffs and is 449ft deep in parts.

16) New Forest, Hampshire

Created as a royal hunting ground by William the Conquerer in 1079, it’s now a haven for cyclists and walkers.

17) St Paul’s Cathedral, London

Once the tallest structure in London at 365ft high, St Paul’s is the Church of England cathedral.

18) Stonehenge, Wiltshire

Believed to be 5,000 years old and listed as a World Heritage Site, many druids celebrate the summer solstice there.

19) Windsor Castle, Berkshire

Home for the Queen but visitors can see Queen Mary’s Doll’s House and the State Apartments.

20) The Cotswolds

Stretching from Chipping Campden in Gloucestershire down to Bath it’s the largest Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in the UK.

21) Land’s End, Cornwall

The starting point for the Olympic Torch’s relay around the UK, it’s the most westerly point of mainland England.

22) Peak District

There are 1,600 miles of public rights of way in the Derbyshire national park making it hugely popular with walkers

I then went on to start drawing a few different monuments from this list.


types of drawing/representation i looked at: