Vincent Van Gogh’s Sunflowers Painting Adorns New 1 Oz Silver Coin
Wednesday, May 22, 2019 1:16:41 PM Europe/London
The famous sunflowers Painting by the well-known Dutch artist Vincent Van Gogh has adorned a new 1 oz silver coin. One of the most treasured pieces of art in the World, the Sunflowers painting is believed to be worth up to 100 million dollars.
The reverse of the new coin features an image of the Sunflowers painting. The square shape of the coin and its outside rim that resembles a frame give the coin a better representation of the painting.
The obverse of the coin displays an effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Raphael Maklouf, along with the monetary denomination of the coin, 1 dollar, year of issue, 2019, and metal quality and weight.
Backed by the Niue government, this coin is crafted in .999 pure silver. It has a limited mintage of only 999 coins.
One of the most famous and recognized artists in the world, Vincent Van Gogh has created 2,100 artworks, including around 860 oil paintings. He was not financially successful during his life and had suffered from mental illness and poverty that led to his suicide at the age of 37.
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