For the photo contest SMALL BILL, BIG THRILL, Wipplay and CashEssentials invited photographers to portray an important subject: MoneyFrom the Latin word moneta, nickname that was given by Romans to the goddess Juno because there was a minting workshop next to her temple. Money is any item that is generally accepted as payment for goods and services and repayment of debts, such as taxes, in a particular region, country or socio-economic context. Its onset dates back to the origins of humanity and its physical representation has taken on very varied forms until the appearance of metal coins. The banknote, a typical representati... More.

It was an opportunity to mobilise as many people as possible. Thank you all for participating. Today, we announce the contest winners.

Congratulations to the Winners

First prize: ITO – To my Angel of today and tomorrow 🥇

©ITO

“Art is accessible to all. It gathers feelings and souls, and love is the main actor” – Ito

Second prize : Sébastien Bordes – CashMoney in physical form such as banknotes and coins. More Only 🥈

©Sebastien Bordes

“New York …. The city that never sleeps!!! CASH ONLY ……. A small greenback spent today to wear beautiful shiny shoes and be a perfect Working Boy!!” Sébastien Bordes

Third prize : Olivier Tietsap –  Du miel Naturel à 2500 cfa (3,81€) 🥉

©Olivier Tietsap

“It was during July 2019., I decided to return to my beautiful little village of Babadjou in Western Cameroon, after 3 years of absence. The day of my arrival was market day. I jumped on the occasion and bought a liter of honey, fresh from the hives.” Olivier Tietsap

The Jury met at La Monnaie de Paris

The jury gathered at “La Monnaie de Paris”, the French MintAn industrial facility manufacturing coins. More. There were professional photographers like Thierry Bouët and Philippe Assalit, economic experts like Olena Havrylchyk (professor at La Sorbonne University), Anne-Sophie Duroyon-Chavanne (Administrator of “la Monnaie de Paris”) and Guillaume Lepecq (Chair of CashEssentials).”

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©Desireogou “The skipping rope”

“In this poor neighborhood of Abidjan, parents cannot afford gifts for their children. They transform objects into toys, like this rope called “BICICI”. Made with plastic and costing €0.076, this gift is an endless source of joy for the children of the village. ” Derieogou.

Olena Havrylchyk said: “This child reminds me of the little girl I was. A child who was playing with the same skipping rope… I think that this image reveals something important. The pleasures we can live – even with little money – require effort. An effort to buy the object, but also an effort to repair it and keep it in use. Just look at all those knots”

Forthcoming Exhibitions

Exhibitions will be planned in 2020 to showcase the jury’s favorites pictures.

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