PEASANT FROM BRONOWICE Aleksander Gierymski Silver Coin 500 Francs Cameroon 2025
This refined Silver coin pays tribute to Peasant from Bronowice, one of the most evocative works by Aleksander Gierymski, a master of Polish Realism. Issued in 2025 with a face value of 500 Francs by Cameroon, the coin translates Gierymski's quiet observational power into a numismatic form, preserving the dignity, restraint, and authenticity of rural life. Struck in Proof quality, it combines advanced digital printing, laser frosting, and microprinting to recreate the painting's subtle color palette and textural depth. It comes in a case, along with the Certificate of Authenticity. Limited mintage of only 500 pieces worldwide. The reverse of the coin presents a faithful reproduction of Peasant from Bronowice, capturing the solitary figure portrayed by Aleksander Gierymski with remarkable precision. The peasant stands frontally, rendered with photographic realism that emphasizes the texture of the traditional garments, the softness of the fabric, and the restrained interplay of light and shadow across the face. Digital printing preserves the original hues of the painting, while laser frosting enhances depth and contrast, reinforcing the quiet, introspective mood that defines Gierymski's realist vision. The obverse features a contemporary graphic composition centered around the issuing authority, with refined linear elements and microprinted details that frame the inscriptions. Displayed on the obverse are: "REPUBLIQUE DU CAMEROUN" - the issuing country, "500 FRANCS CFA" - the face value, "2025" - the year of issue, and "Ag 999" - the fineness of Silver.