Authenticate a Minnaar
Every Minnaar Has a Story. Every Registered Minnaar Has a Permanent Identity.
Registered. Authenticated. Collectible. Exchangeable.
Every registered Minnaar is a work of art with its own permanent identity, documented history, assigned Sovereign Value, and place in the Minnaar Catalogue.
Minnaar Money brings together original artworks I create and personally selected works by other artists, including limited editions, Readymades, found objects, and Artcards.
Through the Minnaar Touch, each selected work receives its identity as Minnaar Money while preserving its original authorship.
Every registered Minnaar is accompanied by a digital Certificate of Authenticity (COA), documenting its artistic designation and registration.
As artworks enter private collections and change hands through voluntary exchanges, their permanent Catalogue records preserve their identities and documented histories.
The Artwork May Change Hands. Its Identity Endures.
Verify a Certificate of Authenticity
Each registered Minnaar receives a digital Certificate of Authenticity identifying the artwork and its official registration.
Certificates may be verified through CertificateOfAuthenticity.com.
When verifying a Minnaar, confirm that:
- The certificate was issued by MinnaarMoney.com, MinnaarTreasury.com, or StevenMinnaar.com.
- The artwork matches the certificate's identifying description and documentation.
- The artwork's title, creator, edition information, and other distinguishing details are consistent with its Catalogue record.
- The certificate is valid and associated with the registered physical artwork.
When permanent ownership changes, the Certificate of Authenticity should accompany the artwork through the appropriate digital transfer process.
The Catalogue preserves the artwork's identity, while the certificate provides a continuing means of verifying its registration and authenticity.
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Permanent Catalogue Registration
Every authenticated and registered Minnaar remains part of the permanent Minnaar Catalogue.
Its record identifies the artwork, original creator when known, artistic designation, assigned Sovereign Value, and documented Catalogue history.
For works created by other artists, original authorship is preserved, with the work identified as a selection by Steven Minnaar.
1 SV = 1 Troy Ounce of Silver
Sovereign Value represents my personal artistic exchange commitment — the value I am willing to accept for an artwork and would willingly offer in other Minnaar Money to acquire it.
Registered artworks may change ownership, enter personal Treasuries, and be exchanged while retaining their permanent Catalogue identities and assigned Sovereign Values.
Eligible owned Minnaars may be exchanged for one or more available works of equal total SV. Multiple owned Minnaars may also be combined toward artworks of greater Sovereign Value.
The Artwork May Change Hands. Its Identity and Catalogue History Endure.
Authenticate an Unregistered Minnaar
Some Minnaars may have been gifted, distributed, or otherwise acquired before receiving their permanent Catalogue registration and digital Certificate of Authenticity.
Owners of these existing, unregistered Minnaars are invited to request authentication and registration.
Upon successful verification, an eligible artwork receives:
- A unique permanent Minnaar Catalogue registration.
- Documentation identifying the artwork and its original creator, when known.
- An assigned Sovereign Value.
- A digital Certificate of Authenticity.
- Eligibility for exchange according to the established Minnaar Money rules.
Only authenticated and registered Minnaars with valid Certificates of Authenticity qualify for Catalogue exchange privileges.
Registration allows you to retain possession and ownership of your artwork while establishing its permanent place in the Minnaar Catalogue.
Authentication & Registration Fee
The authentication and registration fee for an existing, unregistered Minnaar is one troy ounce of silver per artwork.
Shipping and return shipping, when required, are the responsibility of the owner.
Authentication is subject to verification and acceptance of the artwork as an existing Minnaar.
How to Request Authentication
1. Contact Me
Begin by submitting an inquiry describing the artwork you wish to authenticate.
Include photographs, any existing documentation, and information about how you originally acquired the work.
2. Arrange an Examination
I will review the information and discuss the appropriate arrangements for examining the physical artwork.
You may arrange to bring the work to Minnaar Studio in Dana Point or arrange shipping after receiving instructions.
3. Authentication & Registration
Once the artwork has been successfully authenticated, I will establish its permanent Catalogue registration, assigned Sovereign Value, and digital Certificate of Authenticity.
The authentication and registration fee is one troy ounce of silver.
4. Receive Your Certificate
Your newly registered Minnaar receives its permanent Catalogue identity and digital Certificate of Authenticity.
If the physical artwork was submitted for examination, it will be returned according to the agreed arrangements.
You may then enjoy, preserve, gift, or exchange your registered Minnaar according to the established Catalogue rules.
Authenticate Your Art. Preserve Its Identity. Enjoy Its Exchange Privileges.
Visit Minnaar Art Gallery & Studio
Owners of existing Minnaars are welcome to arrange an in-person authentication inquiry at Minnaar Art Gallery & Studio.
Minnaar Art Gallery & Studio
24701 La Plaza, Suite 102
Dana Point, California 92629
Please contact me before shipping artwork or bringing pieces requiring authentication so we can confirm the appropriate arrangements.
Art With an Enduring Identity
Minnaar Money is my continuing artistic expression of beauty, individuality, Sovereign Value, and peaceful voluntary exchange.
Through permanent Catalogue registration and digital authentication, every registered Minnaar receives an identity that can accompany it throughout its history.
Each work becomes part of a larger artistic collection, connecting its original creation or selection with the collectors who come to own, preserve, and exchange it.
Scarce. Collectible. Tradable.
Steven Minnaar
Artist & Collector
Minnaar Money — The Art of Freedom
Certificates of Authenticity document artwork identity and registration. Proof of legal ownership and authorization to transfer an artwork may require supporting records. Catalogue exchanges are subject to eligibility, availability, and established exchange rules. Sovereign Value is an artistic exchange designation rather than an independent market appraisal or promise of monetary redemption.