This evocative 1 Oz Silver coin titled New York Between Sky and Lens pays tribute to the fearless pioneers of early urban photography and cinematography. Struck in 1 Oz of Fine Silver Ag999 with a refined Proof-like finish and enhanced by high-definition digital printing, the coin captures the daring spirit of the 1920s and 1930s, when photographers balanced high above Manhattan to immortalize a rising metropolis. Blending art, history, and perspective, this rectangular masterpiece transforms a defining moment of modern visual culture into pure silver. Limited mintage of only 300 pieces worldwide. The reverse of the coin depicts a striking black-and-white scene inspired by legendary early New York photography. A cameraman sits fearlessly on a steel beam high above the city streets, suspended between sky and architecture. Below him, avenues stretch into the distance while historic buildings rise toward the clouds, recreating the atmosphere of a transforming metropolis. The composition emphasizes height, perspective, and balance, symbolizing the observing eye that turns steel, light, and motion into visual memory. Fine relief and detailed digital printing enhance the depth and realism of the scene, merging architecture and artistry into a single frozen moment. The obverse presents a clean, cinematic design framed by stylized film-strip elements along the sides, reinforcing the theme of early cinematography. At the center appears the Public Seal of Niue, accompanied by the inscriptions: "2026" - the year of issue, and "Ag999" - the Silver fineness.
Includes a Certificate of Authenticity.
Includes a Box.
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