A Chinese artist, He Peixi, constructed a large and detailed model version of his home city, Chingqing in China with more than 50,000 coins.

Different kinds of both ancient and modern currency were used. No glue was applied, all structures were stacked by using chopsticks. Green and red agate stones were used to represent the Yangtze and Jialing Rivers. Peixi spent up to two hours every day for a month to create this amazing installation.

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Australian artist, Michael Aka Moerkey from Horsham, Victoria, recycles discarded keys and coins and transforms them into unique works of art.

He bends and twists keys and coins, and this way he crafts amazing handmade balls, bowls and sculptures. “When I was supposed to be cleaning out my shed, I came across some old copper pipe saved from a previous renovation. I cut it up into rings and started making it into spheres. The first ones were a bit rough but once I worked out the technique I got creative”, tells the artist about how his work has started.

You can find more info about Moerkey’s work or even buy some items on Etsy and Facebook.

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