Low Mintage limit, ONLY 1,732!! Certificate of Authenticity+ Presentation Case. This captivating, unique silver coin of the Masterpieces of Art series has been struck as a tribute to a masterpiece by Italian landscape painter Giovanni Antonio Canal, better known as Canaletto. Canaletto’s technique had the traditional Venetian hallmarks of luminous light and glowing color, to which he added a Dutch-influenced attention to clear and accurate detail. An effigy of Queen Elizabeth II is represented on the obverse of the silver coin. There are also the inscriptions indicating the name of the Queen, the coin’s face value and the name of the issuing country. Shown on the reverse of the coin is the reproduction of the picture Return of the Bucentoro to the Molo on Ascension Day, showing traditional Venetian ceremony from a series of 14 views of the Grand Canal painted by Canaletto and engraved by Antonio Visentini. The historical power of the Venetian Republic was dependent upon its mastery of the sea, both for trading and military purposes. The image is decorated with incredible Swarovski crystals. The upper part of the reverse includes the inscription of the series name. Nice Authentic add to your collection. We are established and guarantee the authenticity of the products we sell. We have our inventory of precious metals bought only from reputable mints. Please consider your fair Feedback. Let us know if you need this overnight. We will do our best to accommodate your request. Fast shiiping will take 3-4 days(extra charge). For damaged items, please save all outside and inside packaging and wrapping for inspection by the Post Office. Return item must be sent within 14 days after it has been received. We will do our best to satisfy our customers. Fell free to contact if you have any questions. Auctiva Free Image Hosting. The item “Cook Islands 2011 20$ Masterpieces of Art GIOVANNI CANALETTO 3Oz Silver Coin” is in sale since Monday, April 18, 2016. This item is in the category “Coins & Paper Money\Coins\ World\Australia & Oceania\South Pacific”. The seller is “worldancient” and is located in Etobicoke, Ontario. This item can be shipped worldwide.