Centenary of the birth of Salvador Dalí
Introduction
The year 2004 commemorates the centenary of the birth of the great painter Salvador Dalí who was born in Figueras in 1904. His very personal style transcended artistic movements such as cubism and surrealism, to become what he himself defined as the paranoid-critical approach.
With the issue of this set of collector coins in gold and silver the Fábrica Nacional de Moneda y Timbre-Real Casa de la Moneda pays him a special tribute.
Details
Magnificently minted in proof quality, the coins replicate some of the most distinctive works of this brilliant artist. The five coins are presented in blister packs (to keep the engraving and the luster in perfect condition) inserted into a stylish jewel case. All of the coins come with a certificate of authenticity issued by the FNMT-RCM.
The coins are presented either singly, as a silver set composed of the Cincuentin and the three 8-real coins, or as a complete set composed of all five coins.
| Name | Face value | Weight | Diameter | Mint run |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 escudos gold | 400 € | 27 g | 38.00 mm | 5,000 |
| Cincuentín silver | 50 € | 168.75 g | 73.00 mm | 12,000 |
| 8 reales silver | 10 € | 27 g | 40.00 mm | 25,000 |
| 8 reales silver | 10 € | 27 g | 40.00 mm | 25,000 |
| 8 reales silver | 10 € | 27 g | 40.00 mm | 25,000 |
The 8-escudos gold - Girl at a window (1925)
The 400-Euro coin presents a portrait of Salvador Dali on the obverse, and an interpretation of the painting "Figure at a window" (1925) on the reverse.
Cincuentín silver
Winner of the award for the "most technically-advanced coin" granted by the 23rd Mint Directors' Conference (2004), this coin features on its obverse a version of the painting "One second before awakening" (1944), and on its reverse an interpretation of the work "Rhinocerotic figure from Phidias's Ilisos" (1954).
In addition, the reverse features a compartment at the bottom that serves as seating for a gold-plated silver medal. The obverse of the medal displays a version of the artist's soft clock, adapted to the irregular shape of the medal. The reverse portrays, in negative, the painting "Soft self-portrait with fried bacon" (1941), made to fit the design and the seating prepared in the Cincuentín.
The 8-reales silver - Atomic Leda (1942)
The common obverse for the 10-Euro coins displays a portrait of Salvador Dalí. On the reverse of this first coin is an interpretation of the painting "Atomic Leda" (1949).
The 8-reales silver - The great masturbator (1929)
The common obverse for the 10-Euro coins bears a portrait of Salvador Dali. On the reverse of this second coin is a rendering of the work "The great masturbator" (1929).
The 8-reales silver - Soft self-portrait with fried bacon (1941)
The common obverse for the 10-Euro coins exhibits a portrait of Salvador Dalí. The reverse of this third coin depicts a rendering of the painting "Soft self-portrait with fried bacon" (1941).
Prices
The Sets
Complete Set - Price: 1,082.28 Euros (*)
Silver Set - Price: 270.28 Euros (*)
Individual Coins
The 8-escudos gold - Price: 812.00 Euros (*)
Silver Cincuentín - Price: 145.00 Euros (*)
The 8-reales silver - Price: 41.76 Euros (*)
(*) Official retail price in Spain.
