Print Guide: Banksy Di-Faced Tenners: Banksy's Di-Faced Tenners (2004) print guide. Learn about value, edition details, and how to buy or sell this Banksy print with Andipa Editions. See price and availability below.

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    Banksy Di-Faced Tenners

    Banksy’s Di-Faced Tenner (2004) is a provocative work that parodies British currency through the creation of counterfeit-style £10 banknotes. Released in both signed and unsigned editions of 50, along with 32 artist proofs in a single-tone variant, the work remains highly sought after due to its low edition size and conceptual impact. The piece replaces the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II with Princess Diana, creating a satirical commentary on fame, mortality, and national identity. Through its subversive design, Banksy critiques systems of value, authority, and the constructed nature of economic and cultural power.

     

    Artist: Banksy
    Title: Di-Faced Tenners
    Year: 2004
    Medium: Screen print on wove paper

    Size:

    44 x 30 cm (17.3 x 11.8 inches)
    Edition:  Edition of 50, 50 Unsigned, plus proofs.
    Authentication:   Accompanied by full Pest Control Certificate of Authenticity

    Publisher:

    Pictures on Walls, London

     

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  • About Banksy DI-Faced Tenners

    In Di-Faced Tenner, Banksy constructs a near-authentic imitation of a £10 banknote, carefully printed to resemble official currency in both design and texture. The portrait of Queen Elizabeth II is replaced with Princess Diana, while the issuing authority is altered to “Banksy of England,” immediately undermining the legitimacy of the note. Beneath the standard currency wording appears the phrase “I promise to pay the bearer on demand the ultimate price,” a stark reference to Diana’s tragic death and the pressures of public life. The work operates simultaneously as satire and critique, questioning how value is assigned in both financial and cultural systems. By blurring the boundary between currency and artwork, Banksy exposes the fragility of trust in economic institutions. The piece also reflects his broader engagement with capitalism, alongside works such as Festival and Very Little Helps, which similarly interrogate consumer culture and corporate power.

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    Edition Notes: 

    Di-faced Tenner was released by Pictures on Walls are strictly limited, consisting of 50 signed and 50 unsigned multi-note portfolio sheets hand-numbered out of 50, alongside 32 Artist's Proofs.

     

    Signature:

    The signed prints are hand-signed by Banksy in pencil. Both the signed and unsigned prints are accompanied by a full Pest Control Certificate of Authenticity (COA). The presence, condition, and clarity of the signature and COA are key factors in authentication, provenance, and overall value assessment.

     

    Condition:

    Given the age and rarity of Di-Faced Tenner, condition is a critical factor in determining value. Each example we handle is carefully examined for foxing, time-staining, handling marks, edge wear, or tears, all of which can impact desirability and price.

     

    Provenance:

    Where possible, provenance is researched and documented: exhibition history, collection records, and publication references can significantly enhance confidence and value for collectors.

     

    Pricing and Value Guidance:

    Due to scarcity and private market activity, prices for Banksy's Di-faced Tenner, can vary widely. As a general guide, values are influenced by: overall condition; edition size; whether it's signed; proof versus standard edition; provenance; and current market demand for Banksy prints. 

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    Is Di-Faced Tenner Banksy's first print?

    No, Di-Faced Tenner is not Banksy's first print. The Di-Faced Tenner is a counterfeit £10 note created in 2004 featuring Princess Diana's face instead of Queen Elizabeth II. 

     

    Is Di-Faced Tenner signed by Banksy?

    The print is and edition of 50 examples signed in pencil as well as 50 unsigned works.

     

    How rare is Banksy's Di-Faced Tenner?

    Banksy’s Di-Faced Tenner is paradoxically both mass-produced and highly scarce. While Banksy printed an estimated 100,000 notes for a 2004 art stunt, the vast majority were discarded, destroyed, or spent, making authenticated originals rare and highly sought-after by collectors today.

     

    Can Andipa Editions source Banksy's Di-Faced Tenner privately?

    Yes. We regularly source this print for collectors through our private and trusted network.

     

    How much is Banksy's Di-Faced Tenner worth?

    Values vary based on condition, edition type, and provenance. Please do contact Andipa Editions for current market guidance; we'd be delighted to assist you.

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    Sell a Banksy Di-Faced Tenner Print

    If you own an original Di-Faced Tenner print by Banksy and are considering selling, Andipa Editions would be delighted to assist and present it to our collectors on your behalf. We offer confidential, no-obligation valuations based on current market conditions and can advise on the most appropriate route to market; handling authentication, marketing, and negotiation on your behalf and support this collaborative selling journey at every step.

     

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    Buy a Banksy Di-Faced Tenner Print with Andipa Editions

    Andipa Editions has six decades of experience advising collectors across the world on the acquisition of important prints by Banksy. If Banksy's Di-Faced Tenner is not currently available, we can actively source this work privately, conduct full due diligence, prepare condition reports, and manage all logistics, including framing, insured shipping, and international delivery to ensure it reaches you safely and smoothly.

     

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