A reimagined currency featuring Kaiju (怪獣), or “strange beasts,” highlights the deeper symbolism behind iconic monsters like Godzilla (left) and Mothra (right). These creatures are more than just cinematic spectacles—they represent cultural anxieties, particularly critiques of nuclear warfare and humanity’s impact on the environment. The design also nods to their influential roles in popular culture, revealing the behind-the-scenes narratives of how these figures have been used, reinterpreted, and immortalized through film and media.