This Russian Artist Carves Old Coins To Give Them New Lives

Hobo nickel is the most common term for the art of carving coins, giving them a new life. In this art, Roman Booteen from Russia is a master. 

He works mainly with old coins which are made of several layers of metal – and he takes advantage of it when creating his images and textures.

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This Russian Artist Carves Old Coins To Give Them New Lives

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This Russian Artist Carves Old Coins To Give Them New Lives

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This Russian Artist Carves Old Coins To Give Them New Lives

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This Russian Artist Carves Old Coins To Give Them New Lives

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This Russian Artist Carves Old Coins To Give Them New Lives

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This Russian Artist Carves Old Coins To Give Them New Lives

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This Russian Artist Carves Old Coins To Give Them New Lives

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This Russian Artist Carves Old Coins To Give Them New Lives

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This Russian Artist Carves Old Coins To Give Them New Lives

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This Russian Artist Carves Old Coins To Give Them New Lives

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This Russian Artist Carves Old Coins To Give Them New Lives

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This Russian Artist Carves Old Coins To Give Them New Lives

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This Russian Artist Carves Old Coins To Give Them New Lives

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This Russian Artist Carves Old Coins To Give Them New Lives

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This Russian Artist Carves Old Coins To Give Them New Lives

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This Russian Artist Carves Old Coins To Give Them New Lives

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This Russian Artist Carves Old Coins To Give Them New Lives

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This Russian Artist Carves Old Coins To Give Them New Lives

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This Russian Artist Carves Old Coins To Give Them New Lives

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This Russian Artist Carves Old Coins To Give Them New Lives

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This Russian Artist Carves Old Coins To Give Them New Lives

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This Russian Artist Carves Old Coins To Give Them New Lives

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This Russian Artist Carves Old Coins To Give Them New Lives

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This Russian Artist Carves Old Coins To Give Them New Lives

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This Russian Artist Carves Old Coins To Give Them New Lives

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This Russian Artist Carves Old Coins To Give Them New Lives

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This Russian Artist Carves Old Coins To Give Them New Lives

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This Russian Artist Carves Old Coins To Give Them New Lives

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This Russian Artist Carves Old Coins To Give Them New Lives

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This Russian Artist Carves Old Coins To Give Them New Lives

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This Russian Artist Carves Old Coins To Give Them New Lives

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This Russian Artist Carves Old Coins To Give Them New Lives

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This Russian Artist Carves Old Coins To Give Them New Lives

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This Russian Artist Carves Old Coins To Give Them New Lives

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This Russian Artist Carves Old Coins To Give Them New Lives

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This Russian Artist Carves Old Coins To Give Them New Lives

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This Russian Artist Carves Old Coins To Give Them New Lives

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This Russian Artist Carves Old Coins To Give Them New Lives

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This Russian Artist Carves Old Coins To Give Them New Lives

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This Russian Artist Carves Old Coins To Give Them New Lives

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This Russian Artist Carves Old Coins To Give Them New Lives

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This Russian Artist Carves Old Coins To Give Them New Lives

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This Russian Artist Carves Old Coins To Give Them New Lives

Image source: Roman Booteen