Gold Jan Vermeer Collage Coin

Jan Vermeer Collage Coin – Dutch painting art in pure fine gold

• Design: An artistic collage of masterpieces by Johannes Vermeer – on the left a smiling portrait in baroque attire with a white collar, in the center the golden-coloured "Meer" label, on the right the world-famous "Girl with a Pearl Earring", and in the background "The Art of Painting" with an easel, map and golden chandelier.
• Material / Fineness: Struck from 999/1000 fine gold – an almost pure precious metal with no significant admixture, in a radiant, warm gold tone.
• Manufacturer: Produced by Valcambi, a globally recognised mint renowned for Swiss precision and the highest processing quality.
• Fine weight: 0.031 g or 1/1,000 ounce of fine gold.
• Face value & issuing country: 1,000 CFA francs, issued for the Republic of Gabon.
• Year of issue & mintage: 2025, strictly limited to a maximum of 50,000 pieces worldwide.
• Format & condition: Rectangular minting with rounded corners (approx. 15.4 x 11 mm), Brilliant Uncirculated new stock on a blister card.

The Jan Vermeer Collage Coin combines the imagery of the great Dutch painter with the lasting value of physical gold. However finely composed the design may be, the actual substance and the real reason to buy lie in the fine gold it contains, whose value is based on the gold price. The design is the personal touch, the precious metal is the foundation.

A small piece of art history unfolds within the tightest of spaces. Johannes Vermeer (1632–1675) is regarded as one of the most important masters of the Dutch Golden Age – famous for his masterful use of light, colour and quiet intimacy. This coin brings together several of his icons at once: the smiling portrait on the left, the unmistakable "Girl with a Pearl Earring" on the right, and "The Art of Painting", showing the artist at his easel, in the centre. The warm gold, blue and yellow tones of the originals are reflected in the relief, turning each piece into a small window into 17th-century painting.

Why this gold coin makes a compelling investment

Even in its smallest denomination, gold remains what it has been for thousands of years: a proven store of value and the world's oldest currency. This coin belongs to the category of gold coins and is well suited as a low-threshold entry point into physical gold investment – step by step, in small quantities that can add up to a considerable fortune over the years. Anyone looking to diversify their wealth can lay the groundwork with tangible assets in this way.

• Value retention: Gold has never had a value of zero and protects against loss of purchasing power – a solid inflation hedge with intrinsic value.
• Crisis-proof: As a globally recognised medium of exchange, gold offers reliable crisis protection against economic and political uncertainty.
• Liquid: Fine gold can be traded worldwide at any time and sold on again without complication.
• Tax advantage: Profits from the sale of physical gold are generally tax-free after a holding period of at least one year.

Valcambi minting with sovereign character

The reverse bears the coat of arms of the Republic of Gabon, featuring two panthers and a sailing ship, the inscription "République Gabonaise", as well as the clear details "1000 Francs CFA" and "999/1000 fine gold". This makes the coin official legal tender while also bearing the hallmark of Valcambi. Compared to many classic bullion coins, the fine weight is deliberately small – and this is precisely what makes the coin an affordable building block for accumulating physical gold without a large capital outlay. The mintage, strictly limited to 50,000 pieces, and its Brilliant Uncirculated condition further underscore its value.

Anyone wishing to mark a special occasion such as a christening, birthday or Christmas with real meaning is not giving a mere token of attention here, but genuine investment gold. Despite its artistic design, you are acquiring full-value fine gold whose worth is anchored in the precious metal it contains – an asset that can be passed down through generations without ever losing its shine.

Gold is the world's oldest currency – and has retained its intrinsic value for thousands of years.