Fine Art Collectibles
Created and personally selected by Steven Minnaar.
I create and collect art to advance Sovereign Individualism.
Minnaar Money is a growing collection of fine art collectibles—original creations and personally selected works by other artists—each with its own identity, history, and Sovereign Value.
These are works to discover, admire, acquire, enjoy, and treasure. Every registered Minnaar becomes part of a permanent Catalogue, with the added privilege of exchange.
My larger vision is a world of Sovereign Individuals who govern their own lives, respect the sovereignty of others, and live together peacefully through voluntary relationships.
I invite collectors, fellow artists, traders, and patrons to participate in this continuing artistic expression of individuality, beauty, and freedom.
The art is the medium. Beauty is the language. The philosophy is the message.
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Featured Works
Objects of Desire
The pleasure of discovering something you simply want to own.
Every collection begins with attraction. An image captures your imagination. An object invites a closer look. A work of art speaks to your individual taste.
That is the pleasure of collecting.
I create and personally select artworks that appeal to my own artistic judgment—paintings, drawings, prints, photographs, sculptures, Readymades, Artcards, and other objects of interest.
Some are unique originals. Others are signed limited editions or open editions. Each offers its own character, story, and reason to be collected.
Through my artistic selection and designation, these works become Minnaar Money—fine art collectibles with a registered identity, a Sovereign Value, and a place in an enduring Catalogue.
Discover what appeals to you. Collect what you love.
Build a Minnaar Treasury
For art lovers who can't get enough.
A Minnaar Treasury is your personal collection of Minnaar Money, assembled according to your individual taste and interests.
Begin with a single Sovereign. Add a drawing, a photograph, a sculpture, or a miniature work that captures your imagination.
Collect favorite subjects, artists, media, or series. Build a carefully curated collection, or enjoy the pleasure of discovering something unexpected.
Every registered Minnaar also carries exchange privileges, allowing your collection to evolve as your interests change.
Keep the works you treasure. Exchange others for fresh discoveries. Combine smaller works toward something extraordinary.
Your taste. Your collection. Your Treasury.
Meet Artists. Meet Collectors. Discover Art.
Art collecting is even more enjoyable when shared with others.
Join us every Saturday at Minnaar Studio, where artists, collectors, and art lovers gather to discover original artwork, share ideas, discuss collecting, and explore opportunities for collaboration and exchange.
Collectors: Discover new Minnaar Money, meet fellow collectors, and explore opportunities to build your personal Treasury.
Artists: Share your creations, meet prospective collectors, and discover how your artwork may become part of the Minnaar Catalogue.
Every Saturday, 10 AM–Noon
Minnaar Studio, Dana Point, California
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Every Minnaar Has a Story
Registered. Authenticated. Collectible. Tradable.
Every Minnaar is an artwork I have created or personally selected and designated as Minnaar Money.
Each registered work receives a unique identity, a permanent listing in the Minnaar Catalogue, a digital Certificate of Authenticity, and an assigned Sovereign Value (SV).
The reference unit is 1 SV = 1 troy ounce of silver.
Sovereign Value represents the exchange value I am willing to accept for an artwork and would willingly offer in other Minnaar Money to acquire it.
Collectors may exchange eligible registered Minnaars for other available works of equal total SV. Multiple works may also be combined toward an artwork of greater Sovereign Value.
As works change hands, their permanent Catalogue records preserve their identity and history.
A Minnaar is an object to enjoy today, preserve for tomorrow, and exchange whenever another work captures your interest.
Collect it. Treasure it. Gift it. Trade it.
Guest Artist Selections — Submit Your Art
Turn Your Art Into Minnaar Money.
I invite fellow artists to submit original artworks and eligible signed limited editions for consideration in the Minnaar Catalogue.
I personally select works according to my artistic judgment, bringing together distinctive creations from independent artists into a growing collection of fine art collectibles.
Submission is free, with up to three works at a time and unlimited opportunities to submit again.
For each accepted artwork you choose to exchange, contribute the physical work and one troy ounce of silver.
In return, select any two distinct, available 1 SV Minnaars of your choice, including works created by me and other Guest Artists.
Your accepted artwork receives permanent Catalogue registration, creator attribution, a digital Certificate of Authenticity, and the established exchange privileges.
Share your creativity. Reach new collectors. Become part of Minnaar Money.
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Artcards — Miniature Art. Expansive Possibilities.
Discover collectible miniature artworks that bring together visual art with music, poetry, storytelling, and video.
Musical Artcards, Poetry Artcards, Story Artcards, and Video Artcards offer a distinctive way to own and enjoy creative works in a physical 2.5 × 3.5-inch format.
Each card may stand alone as an artwork or connect its collector to a larger creative experience.
Artists everywhere are invited to create and exchange Artcards, with selected physical works eligible for registration as Minnaar Money.
The Living Sovereign
A Portrait in Circulation.
Throughout history, rulers have placed their portraits on money.
Minnaar Money celebrates the Sovereign Individual.
Honor yourself, someone you love, or someone you admire with an original linocut portrait created and released as a collectible limited edition.
Each Living Sovereign portrait is issued as a signed and numbered edition of no more than 777 impressions.
Every registered impression carries a Sovereign Value of 1 SV, receives a permanent Catalogue record and digital Certificate of Authenticity, and may be collected, displayed, gifted, or exchanged.
Portrait Sponsorship: 10 Troy Ounces of Silver
Your sponsorship includes the creation of the original portrait and one signed and numbered impression. Other offers in trade are welcome for consideration.
As impressions enter circulation, the individual you honor becomes part of an enduring collection celebrating individuality and personal sovereignty.
Honor a Sovereign. Put Their Portrait Into Circulation.
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The Trade Up Challenge
Start with what you have. Trade for what you desire.
Every object has possibilities, and every voluntary exchange creates an opportunity for discovery.
Begin with something you already own. Offer it in trade. Exchange what you receive for something else, and continue until you acquire the Minnaar you desire.
The Minnaar Trading Post is a free marketplace where individuals can exchange art, goods, services, and experiences.
Discover the possibilities of voluntary exchange.
Art with a Mission
Advancing Sovereign Individualism Through Art.
I believe in the dignity and sovereignty of every individual.
My vision is a world of Sovereign Individuals living peacefully according to the principles expressed in the Sovereign Declaration—individuals who govern their own lives, respect the equal sovereignty of others, and build relationships through voluntary cooperation and exchange.
Minnaar Money gives tangible artistic expression to these ideals.
Through creating, collecting, and exchanging art, I seek to share this philosophy and finance its advancement.
I am joined by collectors, traders, fellow artists, and patrons who appreciate the art and wish to participate in the larger vision.
The Sovereign Circle — Patronage for Art and Sovereign Individualism
The Sovereign Circle invites individuals who share this vision to support my continuing artistic work through voluntary monthly patronage.
Choose a monthly commitment from 1 to 100 SV and receive Minnaar Money personally selected for your collection.
Enjoy the work, share it with others, and exchange eligible pieces as your interests evolve.
Your patronage supports independent artistic creation and the advancement of Sovereign Individualism while building a tangible collection of fine art collectibles.
Support the vision. Build a collection of your own.
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Help Establish an Enduring Minnaar Treasury
For individuals and families who wish to make an extraordinary contribution to this artistic and philosophical mission, I welcome inquiries about major acquisitions of Minnaar Money beginning at 1,000 SV, including acquisitions of 5,000 SV, 10,000 SV, or more.
These acquisitions help establish enduring Treasury reserves to support independent artistic creation, expand the collection, and advance Sovereign Individualism for generations to come.