DONI TONDO MICHELANGELO Perfection in Art 2 Oz Silver Coin 10$ Niue 2016

The reverse of the coin portrays the Virgin Mary, the most prominent figure in the composition, taking up much of the center of the image. Saint Joseph has a higher position in the image compared to Mary, perhaps as the head of the family, along with the Christ child. The high relief frame which surrounds the painting is a real masterpiece of modern minting. Different gold plating technologies let the frame shine in various ways. The painting which is surrounded by this very special frame is printed in the newest technology of digital printing. In the top of the frame, the inscription: "Doni Tondo" – the name of the coin and on the bottom: "Michelangelo" – the name of the painter. The coin's obverse depicts the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the inscriptions: "Niue" – the issue country, "2016" – the issue year, "10 Dollars" - the face value and "2 Oz 999 Silver" – the weight and the fineness of Silver.