0.5 g Gold Coin - Marilyn Monroe - 100th Birthday - 2026
### Marilyn Monroe - 100th Birthday 0.5 gr. Gold- Proof - 99.99% pure Gold - Limited Mintage only 2,026 pieces - Delivery in Capsule The proof gold coin is dedicated to the **100th birthday of Marilyn Monroe**. The motive depicts the iconic scene from "The Seven Year Itch", in which Marilyn Monroe stands over a subway grate wearing her widely billowing pleated cocktail dress. In the background, the skyline of New York as well as the Statue of Liberty can be seen. The design is completed by the inscription "100th BIRTHDAY OF MARILYN MONROE". The reverse features the coat of arms of the Democratic Republic of the Congo as well as the weight, fineness, denomination, and year of issue. **Marilyn Monroe** (1926 - 1962) was one of the most famous actresses and greatest pop icons of the 20th century. With films such as "Some Like It Hot", "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" and "The Seven Year Itch", in which she uniquely combined charm, humor and sensuality, she achieved worldwide fame and shaped the Hollywood glamour of the 1950s. Behind the radiant screen persona stood an ambitious actress who engaged intensively with her craft. Marilyn Monroe became both a symbol of femininity and of the darker sides of fame and public expectation. Her influence on film, fashion and pop culture continues to resonate worldwide to this day. The **limited 0.5 gram gold proof coin** is delivered in a protective coin capsule.