Gold Leonardo da Vinci Salvator Mundi Coin

Gold Leonardo da Vinci "Salvator Mundi" – World-Famous Masterpiece in Pure Fine Gold

Few works of art are as legendary as the Salvator Mundi by Leonardo da Vinci – a painting that set a world record at an auction in London and has since been regarded as the most expensive painting in human history. This small, finely minted gold coin brings the Renaissance design into tangible precious metal and turns it into what matters most: genuine, physical gold, whose value is based on the gold price. The artistic design is the personal touch – the actual substance is the fine gold it contains.

• Design: The reverse depicts Christ as "Savior of the World" – his right hand raised in a gesture of blessing, holding the glass orb of the world in his left. The wavy, curling hair and the elaborately decorated robe faithfully reproduce Leonardo da Vinci's original.
• Material & fineness: Minted from 999/1000 fine gold – the highest purity, permanently stable and recognized worldwide. The fine weight is 1/1000 oz, or approximately 0.031 g.
• Manufacturer: Produced by Valcambi, a Swiss mint steeped in tradition, enjoying a first-class international reputation for its precision and flawless craftsmanship.
• Issuing country & face value: Issued by the Republic of Chad with a face value of 3,000 CFA francs – legal tender.
• Mintage & year of issue: Strictly limited to 50,000 pieces, minted in 2024, Brilliant Uncirculated new stock in a sturdy blister card.

The design sides in detail

The obverse bears the coat of arms of the Republic of Chad, flanked by the inscriptions "REPUBLIQUE DU TCHAD" for the issuing country, "3000 FRANCS CFA" for the face value, and "999/1000 FINE GOLD" for the fineness. In this way, the coin combines classic Renaissance art with modern precious metal craftsmanship – two worlds in the smallest of spaces, cleanly and vividly struck in a format of just 11.00 x 15.40 mm.

Why this coin is a genuine gold investment

Despite the artistic design, what you are acquiring here is full-fledged investment gold: minted fine gold whose value is based primarily on the precious metal itself and moves in line with the gold price. Small units in particular are ideal for gradually building up a position in physical gold. Gold coins can be traded worldwide at any time, resold without complications, and quickly converted into cash if needed – a high level of liquidity that many other assets cannot offer.

Gold is the oldest currency in the world. For over 6,000 years it has served as a proven store of value – and thanks to its intrinsic worth, it has never once been valued at zero.

As a scarce commodity with limited supply, gold has always stood for value stability. It preserves purchasing power when confidence in paper money wanes and is considered a classic inflation hedge. It is no coincidence that central banks around the world are among the largest holders of gold. Anyone holding physical precious metal is also relying on solid crisis protection against political and economic turbulence.

For investors and anyone looking to give the gift of gold

This coin appeals to investors who want to diversify their wealth broadly and gradually accumulate small amounts of gold – since many small units add up over the years to a considerable holding. It is likewise a wonderful way to give a genuine gold investment as a gift for occasions such as a christening, birthday, or wedding: not a fleeting asset, but enduring fine gold that can be passed down through generations.

Good to know: Investment gold is generally exempt from VAT in Germany, and profits from its sale are usually tax-free after a holding period of at least one year. In this way, the Salvator Mundi coin by Valcambi combines a timeless masterpiece with the tangible advantages of physical gold – the metal that has retained its shine for millennia.