Silver Ounce 2014 Madonna of the Carnation, Coin from Niue - detailed information

This coin was issued in Niue.

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The Mint says about this coin:

From now on one of the most renowned Renaissance masterpieces may be a ‘diamond’ crowning your collection. The coin makes an exquisite and original gift for every occasion. This unique piece of art enriched with masterful decorations and a multicolour image of Madonna will enrapture each lover of beauty. an exceptional square shape minted in silver of high purity embellished with selective gilding and multi-coloured printed decorations offered in a neat presentation case The high collector and gift value of the coin is complemented by its elegant presentation case accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity which confirms its pedigree. “Madonna of the Carnation” is an oil painting by an Italian Renaissance artist, architect and engineer – Leonardo da Vinci. The masterpiece was created between 1472 and 1478 and is one of Leonardo’s earliest known paintings. The red carnation depicted in the painting is a symbol of pure and deep feeling of love that Mary bestowed upon Jesus. At present ”Madonna of the Carnation” is permanently exhibited at the Alte Pinakothek Museum in Munich, Germany.
Denomination: 1 New Zealand dollar
Material: Ag 999
Decoration: digital printing, selective gilding
Quality: proof
Size: 40.00 x 40.00 mm
Weight: 28.28 g
Date of issue: February 2014