(Photo: “Bones & Brushes – Memento Me Mori” linocut impression. Limited Edition: 21,000. Released at the rate of 21 per week)

The Art of the Trade

Steven Minnaar is a celebrated artist best known for his groundbreaking “Minnaar Money” collection—a tradable art series and interactive treasure hunt. He uses his art both as savings and as currency, trading it for his day-to-day needs—naturally limiting the supply that enters circulation. As such, each piece is not only a work of art, but also a store of value and a medium of exchange. His creations span a wide range of mediums, subjects, and genres, yet are unified by their intentional design as tradable, functional art. Minnaars are actively collected, traded, and valued by a growing community of collectors and enthusiasts.

Key aspects of Steven’s work include:

  • Freedom & Prosperity – Steven teaches the principles that can help one live a more free and prosperous life.
  • Treasure Hunt – Each Minnaar (excluding Fish Eyes) includes one or more of 24 words that, when arranged in the correct combination, can unlock a treasure containing over one full bitcoin.

  • Scarcity – Fewer than 3,000 Minnaars exist to date, and Steven trades only a limited number into circulation each month. Join the waiting list or explore the secondary market via the Collector Forum.

  • Authenticity – Each work comes with a digital Certificate of Authenticity, protecting collectors against forgeries, counterfeits, and fakes.

  • Tradability – Each artwork can be traded for another of equal value.

  • Community & Marketplace – Join the growing community of collectors who actively meet, discuss, and trade Minnaars.

Minnaar No. 02790 – watercolor and ink

 

“Bones & Brushes – Memento Me Mori” linocut impression. Limited Edition: 21,000. Released at the rate of 21 per week)

Bones & Brushes – Memento Me Mori 

Literally translated as “remember that I must die,” these limited edition linocut impressions serve as a reminder that our mortal lives are short—and that it is up to us to make them as meaningful as possible with the time we have. Each carries a trade value equivalent to 10 oz of silver and is part of a limited run of 21,000 impressions, released at a rate of 21 per week. They can be traded toward any other available Minnaar. Contact Steven to join the waiting list, or visit the Collector Forum to find pieces for sale on the secondary market. Token of Authenticity: 137b6138b0613127779563a9a6051d9c76463b474c3bf0034a84c7de40329cad

Trade Values 

Minnaars are traded into circulation at the following silver and gold values, and may trade higher on the secondary market:

1/10 oz silver:

1 oz silver:

10 oz silver:

1 oz gold:

10 oz gold:

 

Minnaar No. 02809 – original  linocut impression

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Minnaar No. 02814 – original watercolor painting

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