25 NZD William Shakespeare 2016 Proof Gold Coin

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400th anniversary of the death of William Shakespeare

Every country has its own big anniversaries. But there are anniversaries that the whole world celebrates together. One such anniversary is this year, on 23 April 2016 - the 400th anniversary of the death of William Shakespeare. The Czech Mint is paying tribute to the playwright, who was gifted with natural genius, the gift of words and a refined sense of humour, with the 25 NZD Smart coin made of pure gold weighing half a troy ounce in a limited edition of 200 pieces.

Although William Shakespeare's life is shrouded in many mysteries, he is considered one of the greatest playwrights of all time. He is believed to have been born on 23 April 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon and died on the same day in 1616. Shakespeare, also known as "The Bard", addressed the humblest of paupers and the most powerful of kings with his work. His plays include comedic, tragic and historical themes and are still performed on the world stage in a variety of adaptations. Shakespeare's sonnets are not only masterful works of poetry but also a treasure trove of wise ideas. More than anyone else, Shakespeare has had an influence on the shaping of the vernacular - over 2,000 words and phrases from his pen have become part of standard English.

The coin issued in honour of William Shakespeare was designed by the academic sculptor Zbyněk Fojtů. The artist, who has dozens of successful realisations to his credit, has thus added another gem to his medal portfolio. He dedicated the reverse of the coinage to a precise likeness of the playwright, his signature and name. The obverse is dominated by a relief representation of the Globe Theatre, where Shakespeare staged his plays. The scene is complemented by the necessary attributes of the issuer, the denomination of 25 DOLLARS and the year of issue 2016.

An artistic gem in a strictly limited edition with high investment potential your collection should not miss!