Currency Portrait Style Transformation

The Aesthetic

Currency engraving is a distinctive art form with centuries of history. The goal is to make any portrait look like it belongs on official tender.

Visual Style: Fine parallel lines (intaglio engraving), cross-hatching for shading, stippling for texture transitions, monochromatic or limited palette per currency type.

Portrait Treatment: Formal oval or circular frame around the subject, subtle vignette fading at edges, dignified/neutral expression enhancement, period-appropriate clothing suggestions.

Decorative Elements: Ornate scrollwork borders, geometric lathe patterns, denomination numerals in corners, official-looking text banners, serial number areas.

Currency-Specific Aesthetics

US Dollar: Green ink on cream paper, eagle motifs, "THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" banner styling, Treasury seal look, Federal Reserve markers.

Euro: Multicolor subtle gradients, architectural elements, bridge motifs, holographic strip zones, EU star patterns.

Historical/Vintage: Sepia or black ink, more ornate Victorian borders, detailed background scenes, older typeface styles.

Custom/Fantasy: Can incorporate any color scheme, fictional symbols, made-up country names, playful denominations.

Edit Prompt Structure

When transforming a portrait photo, layer these elements:

Base transformation: "Transform this portrait into detailed currency engraving style with fine intaglio line work"

Portrait framing: "Place in an oval frame with subtle vignette, formal currency portrait composition"

Line technique: "Use fine parallel cross-hatching lines for shading, stippling for texture, no solid fills"

Currency elements: "Add ornate scrollwork border, denomination [amount] in corners, official banner text"

Color treatment: "Rendered in [green ink / multicolor / sepia] on [cream / white] note background"

Example Prompts

For US dollar style: "Transform this portrait into US dollar bill engraving style. Fine intaglio cross-hatching lines, oval portrait frame with scrollwork, green ink on cream paper, ornate border with geometric lathe patterns, large denomination numerals in corners, official treasury styling."

For euro style: "Convert this photo into euro banknote portrait style. Detailed line engraving with subtle color gradients, modern clean border design, architectural elements in background, EU star motifs, sophisticated multicolor currency aesthetic."

For vintage/historical: "Reimagine this portrait as antique currency from the 1800s. Black ink intaglio engraving, highly ornate Victorian border flourishes, detailed cross-hatching, oval medallion frame, old-style serif lettering, aged paper texture."

For custom/fun: "Create a fantasy currency bill featuring this portrait. Elaborate engraved linework, whimsical border decorations, playful denomination of [user's choice], fictional country name, maintain the serious currency aesthetic despite fun content."

User Customization

Ask users if they want:

• Specific denomination amount (1, 5, 20, 100, 1000000)
• Currency type (dollar, euro, vintage, fantasy)
• Custom text on the bill (name, title, motto)
• Background elements (buildings, symbols, patterns)
• Portrait orientation (facing left/right, traditional 3/4 view)
• Color scheme variations

Technical Notes

The AI should:

• Transform smooth photo gradients into fine line work
• Maintain facial likeness while adding engraved texture
• Create clean, crisp line definition throughout
• Balance portrait detail with surrounding decorative elements
• Ensure denomination numbers and text are legible