Silver Two Ounces 2005 Tiffany Art, Coin from Liberia - detailed information

The Republic of Liberia has been issuing its own coinage denominated in Liberian Dollars since 1847. Apart from the circulating coinage, the country also allows some foreign mints to issue non-circulating commemorative coins under its authority. These are usually dedicated to historical or general popular culture themes not related to the country itself. Many of them are in standard bullion sizes, including the large two ounces (2oz) of silver format.

This coin is the second edition in the Tiffany Art series by CIT Coin Invest which includes a signature Tiffany glass window inlaid in each issue (the later editions were issued for Palau).

The mint says about it:
Louis Comfort Tiffany (1848-1933) is acknowledged to be the leading artist in Art Nouveau in the USA. Being fascinated with antique glassware colour appearance and style, he undertook intensive studies in glass manufacturing. He founded in 1879 the Tiffany Glass and Decoration Company and invented a special coloured glass, semi opaque and with metallic effects. This patented manufacturing process merges semi melted glass sheets with either a mix of silver chloride, or peroxide of tin, or bone ashes or other substances.

He was famous as a glass artist and well known for his unique creations; for example, combinations of unusual materials of glass, ceramic and bronze, lamp shades with geometric and floral designs, motive windows in Churches. His art work enjoyed a revival in 1961 as a result of the movie "Breakfast at Tiffany", the name of his jewellery store in New York.