A billion dollar investment worth its weight in gold
The Mona Lisa has been described as the best artwork in the world – and for good reason. Painted by Leonardo Da Vinci, the Mona Lisa is 500 years old and fascination with it has only grown over the years, starting especially in the last century.
The painting has been on permanent display at the Louvre in Paris since 1797 and its historical significance is underlain by the continuing pilgrimage to the museum by art devotees and admirers.
I.M Pei, one of the famous architects in the world reinvigorated the Louvre, designing the Pyramid-like glass dome over the museum, in what became a game changer in both architecture and museums.
Today some of the most fabulous art collections are housed in the most innovative museums such as the Guggenheim in Bilbao and the MOCAA in Los Angeles, housing the Eli Broad Art Collection. All this is testament to Leonardo da Vinci’s creativity a half a millennium ago.
The South African Gold Coin Exchange and The Scoin Shop have now ensured that you too can have a piece of the Mona Lisa to hold in your hand.
Source: iol.co.za