50 Euros Yves Klein
2012 year| Gold (.920) | 8.45 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Fifth Republic (1958-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2012 |
| Value | 50 Euros 50 EUR = USD 55 |
| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.920) |
| Weight | 8.45 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#124521 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
It shows Yves Klein's effigy with his hand smeared with his famous IKB blue, which he is about to apply to a canvas.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
Yves Klein
2012
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Yves Klein 50 Euro coin was created to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the artist's signature "Monochrome" series, which featured a range of works made with a single color, International Klein Blue (IKB). The coin's design features a reproduction of Klein's iconic "Anthropometry" painting, which depicts a nude female figure covered in blue paint. The coin's gold color and 8.45g weight are nods to the artist's use of gold leaf and his interest in the relationship between art and luxury.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 248 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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