Authenticate a Minnaar
The Minnaar Catalogue maintains the permanent record of artworks created or selected by Steven Minnaar, including original works, limited editions, readymades, and Guest Artist Selections.
Registered Minnaars are accompanied by a digital Certificate of Authenticity, providing an enduring record of each artwork's authorship, authenticity, and provenance.
When a registered Minnaar changes hands, its Certificate of Authenticity should travel with it.
Digital Certificates may be verified at CertificateOfAuthenticity.com. Confirm that the artwork matches the certificate description and that the certificate was issued by MinnaarMoney.com, MinnaarTreasury.com, or StevenMinnaar.com.
Permanent Catalogue Registration
Once authenticated and registered, a Minnaar remains permanently recorded in the Minnaar Catalogue, even as it passes from collector to collector.
Each record identifies the artwork, its creator when known, its assigned Sovereign Value (SV), and its documented Catalogue history.
Works by guest artists are credited to their original creators and identified as selections by Steven Minnaar.
The artwork may change hands. Its Catalogue record and exchange privileges remain.
Unregistered Minnaars
Some Minnaars may be gifted or distributed for promotional purposes without initially receiving a Certificate of Authenticity.
Only Minnaars with a valid Certificate of Authenticity are eligible for exchange within the Minnaar Catalogue.
An owner may submit an existing, unregistered Minnaar for authentication and registration.
Upon successful authentication, the work is permanently entered into the Minnaar Catalogue and issued a digital Certificate of Authenticity, making it eligible for exchange according to its assigned Sovereign Value.
Registration does not require the owner to surrender the artwork.
Authentication & Catalogue Registration
Owners of unregistered Minnaars may request authentication and permanent registration in the Minnaar Catalogue.
Authentication includes examination of the artwork, verification of its authenticity, Catalogue registration, and issuance of a digital Certificate of Authenticity.
An authentication and registration fee may apply. Any applicable fee will be communicated before proceeding.
Shipping and return shipping are the responsibility of the owner.
This service is intended for existing Minnaars. Other artworks must first be considered and accepted through the Guest Artist Selections process.
Submit a Work for Authentication
Please include the physical artwork along with:
- Your name
- Return mailing address
- Email address
- Phone number
You are encouraged to submit links to images before shipping.
Please confirm shipping arrangements and any applicable fees before sending your artwork.
Minnaar Studio
24701 La Plaza, #102
Dana Point, CA 92629
Once authenticated and registered, the artwork will be returned to you and its digital Certificate of Authenticity will be issued.
Artists: Submit Your Art
Artists wishing to have their own work considered for inclusion in Minnaar Money are invited to submit up to three artworks at a time through Guest Artist Selections.
Original artworks and limited editions are welcome, with smaller works preferred for ease of shipping and storage.
Submissions are free and unlimited. For each accepted artwork, the artist contributes the selected work and one ounce of silver to the Minnaar Treasury.
Each accepted work receives permanent Catalogue recognition, a digital Certificate of Authenticity, and full exchange privileges at 1 SV.
Submit Your Art for Consideration →
The artwork carries the story. The certificate preserves its provenance.