Polish painter Ignacy Aleksander Gierymski was born 30 January, 1850 in Warsaw, and died 8 March, 1901 in Rome. Famous for his rendering of The Sea in 1891. This coin was released by the Polish Mint and sold out prior to its official first day of issue, this is the fifth proof silver crown issued in the Polish Painters series. It carries a 20 Zlotych denomination, is minted from 28.28 grams of .925 silver and is sure to be a hit with collectors of world coins for a long time to come. I keep being amazed by the coins being turned out by the Polish Mint. Would also make a nice gift for collectors of famous artists or world coins.