Sunflowers 1889 2.5 oz Silver Coin – Antiqued Finish

2.5 oz 999 Fine Silver Coin – Republique du Tchad 2024 – 10000 Francs CFA

“Sunflowers” is one of the most famous and celebrated works by Vincent Van Gogh. Created in 1889, this painting is characterised by its vibrant colours, expressive brushwork and profound emotional depth.

The heart of the painting is a simple vase adorned with fifteen sunflowers in various stages of life. The sunflowers burst with vivid yellows and oranges, radiating a sense of energy and life, van Gogh’s choice of colors was deliberate, as he believed that the vivid yellow petals symbolized the warmth of friendship and happiness, values he held dear.

Due to the mental health issues that plagued van Gogh, his artistic expression was often a way to cope with his inner turmoil. The sunflowers’ vibrant yet fragile existence, mirrors the complexities of the artist’s on psyche marked by moments of brilliance, struggle and despair.

This artwork is a testament of van Gogh’s ability to encapsulate the beauty of the natural world and convey heartfelt emotions. It has an enduring legacy that reaches far beyond the canvas, and continues to hold a special place in the world art.

On a new size of 165 x 125mm, a new minting technique called “Tri-Metal ” was applied to give this piece its remarkable weight while keeping its proportions true to the actual painting. This is made possible by combining 750g of Zinc as a center layer and 120g of copper as a base with a top layer of 2.5 oz of 999 fine Silver, resulting in a high relief. This is a limited edition of 399 pieces only. Each piece is packaged and delivered with a Certificate verifying its edition number and authenticity.