Fifty Dollars Gold 2017 San Giorgio Maggiore, Coin from Niue - detailed information

This coin was issued in Niue.

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DISAPPEARING PEARL OF THE ADRIATIC COMMEMORATED IN FINE SILVER AND GOLD Will Venice disappear without trace like Pompeii and legendary Atlantis? Will the tremendous forces of nature take over the impressive architecture of the city? There are numerous indications that Venice will soon disappear in the sea depths. The city is threatened not only by rising sea levels, but also by gradual landslides caused by the movement of tectonic plates. The Mint of Poland, concerned about the future of Venice and inspired by its fragile beauty, commemorated its distinctive landmarks in fine gold and silver. great gift idea for all art lovers and admirers of beautiful Venice! commemorative and artistic value – interesting design alluding to Venetian Gothic Venice landmarks shown through the prism of paintings by Canaletto and Francesco Guardi minted in .999 sterling silver and .999.9 sterling gold limited mintage   JOIN THE SELECT CIRCLE OF THE MOST REFINED COLLECTORS The impressive architecture of the city has always been a source of inspiration for the great Italian painters. The eighth coin from the series “S.O.S. Venice – End or Beginning?” features the 16th-century renaissance basilica San Giorgio Maggiore . Its brilliant white marble gleams in the sun, forming the focal point of the view from every part of the bustling waterfront Riva degli Schiavoni . A magnificent altar inside the church depicts God the Father standing on a gilded globe supported by the Four Evangelists. Featured in high relief , the sculpture frames the cityscape by Canaletto imprinted on the coin’s surface with the use of high-end digital printing . The coin “San Giorgio Maggiore” is available in two versions. The first coin with face value of 2 New Zealand dollars was struck in fine silver with the use of high-relief minting technology, what additionally increased its artistic value. The second coin with nominal value of 50 New Zealand dollars was minted in 999.9 sterling gold . Very low mintage – only 40 pcs – confirms its uniqueness! If you want to add it to your collection, do not hesitate!
Denomination: 50 dollars
Material: Au 999.9
Size: 21.00 mm
Weight: 10 g
Date of issue: August 2017