2022 2 oz Vincent van Gogh Ultra High Relief Proof Silver Coin

2022 2 oz Vincent van Gogh Ultra High Relief Proof Silver Coin

Artwork is a universal language that has captivated individuals worldwide and throughout history. Many famous artists created groundbreaking pieces in their life that changed the way art was appreciated. Millions of people visit many of these masterpieces in museums every year. CIT’s brand new series, Masters of Art, highlights these incredible artists. Each coin in the series will combine a portrait of a famous artist with one of their well-known paintings. The first coin is a tribute to who is considered the greatest painter of all time: Vincent van Gogh.

Coin Highlights:

• Each coin contains two troy ounces of .999 pure silver;
• Struck with Ultra High Relief smartminting technique creating a Proof finish;
• Face value of 10 Dollars backed by the Cook Islands;
• Limited worldwide mintage of 999 coins.

Design:

The first coin in the series celebrates Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890). Van Gogh was known for his famous landscape paintings and self-portraits. This coin features his work, “Wheat Field with Cypresses,” finished in 1889, just one year before he died. The original painting is housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. 

The reverse of this silver coin features a colorized portrait of Van Gogh in front of his famous work of art. The details on the coin replicate Van Gogh’s brilliant brushstrokes from the original painting. 

The obverse shows a detailed painter working on an additional painting. This painting features Queen Elizabeth II’s effigy with the face value and issuing country inscribed below.

Do not miss out on your chance to purchase this unique and beautiful work of art at SDBullion.com.