Some coins are NOT created equal.  That is how I felt when I decided to paint this coin.  I was at my local coin club last month, and we had a little coin "flea market."  Harold was telling a few items at his table, and one of them was this coin. Ok, so it doesn't have any animals on it, but I couldn't resist.  So, I took it home and just went with whatever I felt like... and this is the result.  Did I ever share that that is the secret to all "artistic" people, in my opinion anyway.  We throw caution to the wind and go with it.  No planning, just see what happens.  That is when I usually get my best results.  Maybe it is like taking tests in school... go with your instincts because if you think too much you will talk yourself out of the right answer.  Anyway this is a German coin, 1975 5 Mark.  It is made of silver and it is for the European Monument Protection Year.