Art That Changed the World is a unique series presenting remarkable works of architecture of consecutive periods in art.

Coin Renaissance Art

This magnificent coin dedicated to renaissance art presents the Basilica of Santa Maria del Fiore, which for centuries has been a symbol of Florence and an object of the greatest pride of its inhabitants. The dome of this monument building and its craftsmanlike façade have been mapped on the coin with the highest attention to detail. Additionally a rosette from its frontal part as well as the upper part of the dome have been embedded with a wonderful  insert made of blue natural agate gemstone.

The reverse depicts a piece of  the Basilica of Santa Maria del Fiore. In the upper part of the coin – a rosette decorated with a blue agate insert. On the right, along the rim – an inscription: RENAISSANCE ART.

The obverse presents the dome of the Basilica of Santa Maria del Fiore. On the right – the face value: ONE DOLLAR and the issuer: NIUE ISLAND. On the left – inscriptions: ELIZABETH II, 2014 (the year of issue).

Coin Gothic Art

Due to the Gothic design and discreet decorations, forming a whole structure with an unusual expression and lightness  the coin will take you to the world of the medieval art of 12th -16th century.

The obverse depicts the chancel of the Cathedral Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Lincoln. The tabernacle is decorated with an insert made of green agate. In the lower part of the coin – an inscription: GOTHIC ART (the name of the coin).

The reverse features the main nave of the Cathedral Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Lincoln. The front part of the nave is embellished with a green agate insert. In the lower part of the coin – a miniature profile portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and inscriptions: 2014 (the year of issue), NIUE ISLAND (the issuer), ELIZABETH II, 1 DOLLAR (the face value).