SCREAM REVIEW: Munch - Masterpieces of Art - 3 Oz Silver Coin - Cook Islands 2018
Did you know that there is a new amazing Silver Coin that celebrates one of the most important masterpieces of Munch? Now you do!
I’m talking about “Scream” the new issue from the well-known masterpieces of Art series!
SCREAMThe Scream is the popular name given to multiple versions of a composition by Norwegian Expressionist artist Edvard Munch between 1893 and 1910. The German title Munch gave these works is Der Schrei der Natur (The Scream of Nature). The works show a figure with an agonized expression against a landscape with a tumultuous orange sky. Arthur Lubow has described The Scream as “an icon of modern art, a Mona Lisa for our time”. Edvard Munch created four versions in paint and pastels. |
The ReverseThe reverse of the coin features the wonderful colored image of the painting Scream by Munch, surrounded by 16 beautiful Swarovski inserts. On top of the coin, the inscription: “EDVARD MUNCH” – the name of the artist, and a Palette, that is the symbol of the series. On the bottom, the inscriptions: “2018” – the year of issue and “MASTERPIECES OF ART” – the name of the series. |
The ObverseThe obverse of the coin features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the inscriptions: “ELIZABETH II” – the name of the Queen, “COOK ISLANDS” – the issuing country and “20 DOLLARS” – the face value. The coin has a beautiful design, a Proof quality and a mintage of 1.893 pieces worldwide. Collect, Invest, Enjoy! |
Did you know that there is a new amazing Silver Coin that celebrates this piece of Art? Now you do!
I’m talking about “Scream” the new issue from the well-known masterpieces of Art series!
SCREAM
The Scream is the popular name given to multiple versions of a composition by Norwegian Expressionist artist Edvard Munch between 1893 and 1910. The German title Munch gave these works is Der Schrei der Natur (The Scream of Nature).
The works show a figure with an agonized expression against a landscape with a tumultuous orange sky. Arthur Lubow has described The Scream as “an icon of modern art, a Mona Lisa for our time”.
Edvard Munch created four versions in paint and pastels.
The Reverse
The reverse of the coin features the wonderful colored image of the painting Scream by Munch, surrounded by 16 beautiful Swarovski inserts. On top of the coin, the inscription: “EDVARD MUNCH” – the name of the artist, and a Palette, that is the symbol of the series. On the bottom, the inscriptions: “2018” – the year of issue and “MASTERPIECES OF ART” – the name of the series.
The Obverse
The obverse of the coin features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the inscriptions: “ELIZABETH II” – the name of the Queen, “COOK ISLANDS” – the issuing country and “20 DOLLARS” – the face value.
The coin has a beautiful design, a Proof quality and a mintage of 1.893 pieces worldwide.
Collect, Invest, Enjoy!