SUNFLOWERS Vincent Van Gogh Silver Coin 10000 Francs Chad 2024
This delicate Silver coin is dedicated to one of Vincent van Gogh's most famous and recognizable paintings is his series of sunflowers. The coin comes in a themed, new minting technique called "Tri-metal", combining 750g of 999 fine Zinc as a center layer and 120g of 999 fine copper as a base with a top layer of 2.5 oz of 999 fine Silver, resulting in a high relief and it comes in a case with the Certificate of Authenticity. Limited mintage 399 pcs.
Data sheet
- Country
- Chad
- Year
- 2023
- Face Value
- 10000 Francs
- Metal
- Silver
- Fineness (purity)
- .999
- Weight (g)
- 77.75 (2.5 oz) Ag - 750 (24.11 oz) Zn - 120 (3.85 oz) Cu
- Size (mm)
- 125 x 165
- Quality
- Antique Finish
- Mintage (pcs)
- 399
- Certificate (COA)
- Yes
- Presentation case (box)
- Yes
- Weight range
- 2 oz - less than 3 oz
- Series
- Van Gogh Tri-Metal
The reverse of the coin commemorates a masterpiece of Vincent Van Gogh. The series of sunflower paintings consists of several different versions, with some depicting single sunflowers in vases and others showing bouquets of sunflowers. Van Gogh experimented with different colors and compositions in each painting, using bold and vibrant strokes to bring the flowers to life. The obverse of the coin depicts Van Gogh other famous framework "The Bedroom in Arles" with the sunflowers placed next to his bed and the Coat of Arms of Chad with the inscriptions: "REPUBLIQUE DU TCHAD" – the issuing country, "10000 FRANCS CFA" – the face value.