Fine art is always a solid choice for a coin series, if not a particularly adventurous one. There are examples of coins that employ some advanced numismatic design and minting, but the majority simply reproduce the original art. After all, why reinvent the wheel, as they say?

The Mint of Polands ‘Treasures of World Art’ has fundamentally taken the simple reproduction route, but they have done so with a bit of added style. Each one-ounce fine silver coin is square, irrespective of the original ratio, and is bound by a gilded ‘frame’. It all combines to form a miniature that probably wouldn’t look out of place on the wall of a dolls house.

There have been around a dozen coins in this series – an eclectic mix of classics from around the world. This one is actually the third work of Dutch master, Vincent Van Gogh, to appear in this series, following ‘Sunflowers’ and ‘Starry Night’. One of the last of his paintings, done when he was in an asylum, it’s a hugely admired work and an obvious choice for inclusion. Available to order now, with a mintage of 999, this is a series that deserves a profile, I think.

LINKS: MINT OF POLAND