2027 Republic of Cameroon 1000 francs CFA MINT XXI Art Gallery - Mona Lisa, Leonardo da Vinci Ag

Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci — the portrait whose quiet smile became one of the most enduring mysteries in the history of art. Also known as La Gioconda, the painting portrays Lisa Gherardini with folded hands, a calm gaze, and an expression that continues to resist a single interpretation.

Behind her, a distant landscape unfolds in dreamlike depth, while Leonardo’s masterful sfumato softens every contour and gives the portrait its famous ambiguity. Painted in the early 16th century and now preserved in the Louvre Museum in Paris, Mona Lisa continues to define the power of portraiture through restraint, psychological depth, and technical perfection.

Once an unremarkable work, the painting rose to unprecedented fame following a sensational theft and its celebrated return to the Louvre—a moment that transformed it into the most recognized image in the world.

Struck in 1 oz of .999 fine silver in proof quality and enhanced with vivid digital printing, this coin recreates Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpiece in precious metal. Limited to 1,000 pieces worldwide, it transforms the most famous smile in painting into a remarkable collectible — inviting you to bring this iconic canvas into your own private gallery in silver.