This thesis examines how European states employ banknote iconography to build national identity and transnational identity, as well as to seek state legitimacy. Using methods and theories from...Show moreThis thesis examines how European states employ banknote iconography to build national identity and transnational identity, as well as to seek state legitimacy. Using methods and theories from cultural studies and related fields, the thesis demonstrates this use through three case studies: the British pound, Danish krone, and the euro.Show less
