2016 Temple of Art Pyramid Coin - Silver Proof 3 oz.

World’s First Pyramid Shaped Coin with Colorization!

The futuristic glass pyramid inspired by the monumental architecture of the Egyptian tombs serves as the main entrance to the Louvre Palace. By crossing its threshold, the visitors find themselves in the breathtaking interiors of the museum. The Louvre boasts a vast collection of the world’s greatest paintings, including the mysterious “Mona Lisa” by Leonardo da Vinci and the portrait of François I of France by Jean Clouet. Its vast collection of art includes chefs d’oeuvre dating back to ancient times. The sculpture by Antonio Canova “Psyche Revived by Cupid’s Kiss” and the stone stele with the Code of Hammurabi are listed among its most admired artifacts.

The four obverse sides of this pyramid coin feature images from the Louvre's permanent collection. There are full color images on two sides with a classically engraved relief on each remaining side. The colorized sides feature images of the “Mona Lisa” by Leonardo da Vinci and the portrait of François I of France by Jean Clouet. The engraved sides feature the sculpture by Antonio Canova “Psyche” revived by Cupid’s Kiss” and the stone stele with the Code of Hammurabi.

Issued by The Mint of Poland as legal tender of the South Pacific island nation of Niue, the coin’s obverse depicts an effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the 2016 year-date, purity, and the monetary denomination.

This coin comes presented in a prestigious fully colorized clamshell package which “unfolds” to reveal the coin. The Certificate of Authenticity sits within the coin case. The coin has a limited worldwide mintage of 555 coins.

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