From the Vulcan salute by an astronaut aboard the International Space Station to the pancake artist who created a batter likeness of Mr. Spock, the tributes to the late Leonard Nimoy have been touching and creative.
Canadians have gone as far as putting Mr. Spock on the $5 bill though the Bank of Canada is not that thrilled.
The Canadian Design Resource tweeted a request after hearing of Nimoy’s passing on Friday. They asked Canadian’s to “Spock their $5 bills to honor of the iconic Star Trek science officer played on television and in movies by Nimoy.
The design group suggested the $5 bill because the banknote’s color is similar to the blue uniform worn by Spock. Sir Wilfrid Laurier, Canada’s seventh prime minister and current $5 bill honoree may not look like a Vulcan, but as the group showed off in its tweet, a little black pen to create bangs, severe eyebrows and, of course, those attractive pointy ears transforms Sir Wilfrid.
Add a Star Fleet insignia and your favorite quote – “Live Long and Prosper” fits nicely in the field just to the right of the portrait – and Spock lives!
“Spocking Fives” even has its own Facebook page where Canadians are encouraged to post their revision of Sir Wilfrid’s face.
A Bank of Canada spokeswoman on Monday released a statement saying “mutilation or defacement of bank notes” is not illegal, however heavily marking the bills reduces the lifespan and could interfere with the security feature in the paper.