Happened upon this project by Alexander Ho. He’s having you write him a check for 1 cent. Then he will write you a check for 1 cent. Each party loses 44 cents on a stamp… he will mail you a photo of the checks. And maybe something else. How curious:

I’m currently developing a photographic series dedicated to identifying the intangibility of money.

This work spawns as a response, and in an effort to highlight invisible, electronic, capital exchange (an action which banks profit upon). This series will, in addition, on an infinitesimal scale, utilize and corrupt the resources behind the transferring of money electronically. I am asking you, as my friend, distant acquaintance, or an encourager of my art making to contribute to this series.

The manifestation of this process demands a collaborative effort between me and you.

The procedure is simple: write out a check to me (Alexander Ho) for 1cent ($0.01 USD). The transfer of this “money” will be deposited to my bank account and, in return, I will return to you a check for 1 cent ($0.01). The action of such an exchange will be traced and documented on a physical medium, yet tangible capital does not move physically or actually exist.

For those whom are not in New York City and cannot track me down in person, I request, with great gratitude, that you mail a check, which demands that you invest in a 44cent stamp and self addressed envelope (so I can mail you back a check) to me:
Alexander Ho
231 Conselyea Street
Brooklyn, NY, 11211
I will also provide to you an equal investment of postage on my behalf, a check in return, a photographic print of your check in exchange for your participation, and maybe a surprise!