Tan-Tan Moussem

A yearly gathering of Saharan nomads to trade, race and recite.

Back of Tan-Tan Moussem: the Moussem of Tan-Tan tradition, how a note would work, and the traits of Noun #63 — Back · the tradition

Security Edition v2

The same note set like a banknote: full engraved portrait of Noun #63, guilloche, watermark, thread, foil stripe and microtext, all printed art. What's on it

Security Edition front of Tan-Tan Moussem: a line-engraved portrait of the full actual Noun #63 in a guilloche oval beside a watermark window, thread and holographic-look stripe — Security Edition · front

Security Edition back of Tan-Tan Moussem: a color medallion of Noun #63 in a guilloche rosette, with the note's story — Security Edition · back

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The tradition · since 1963

Moussem of Tan-Tan

The Moussem of Tan-Tan, held since 1963 (paused 1979–2004), gathers Saharan nomadic peoples to buy, sell and exchange goods; UNESCO inscribed it as intangible heritage in 2008.

Source: Moussem of Tan-Tan (UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage) ↗

How a note would work

Tents are earned by hosting, cooking or bringing goods to a yearly gathering and spent on food, crafts or help there. They are never bought or cashed out.

Design concept inspired by this tradition, not issued by or for the people who keep it. Not legal tender, not for sale, no cash value, no redemption and no investment rights.

Front SVG ↓ Back SVG ↓ Machine edition

PlaceTan-Tan, Morocco
Erasince 1963
RegionAfrica & the Middle East
UnitTent · Tents
Face value12 Tents
SerialGB-G016-N0063
NounActual Noun #63 ↗
Why this NounA scorpion is a desert native, at home where the moussem's nomadic peoples gather.
Headscorpion
Glassessquare watermelon
Bodygrayscale 8
Accessorychecker bigwalk blue prime
Seedbg 0 · body 12 · acc 27 · head 186 · glasses 18