Renowned digital artist Trevor Jones offers a free mint NFT collection on Nifty Gateway. The collection, known as “Coronation” celebrates the coronation of King Charles III which will take place on May 6th at Westminster Abbey. Let’s uncover how you can get your hands on a free NFT!
What is the “Coronation” Collection?
Everyone with a Nifty Gateway account can mint one NFT “The Oath” for free until May 7th. It features St Edward’s crown, the paramount symbol of the Crown’s jewels. Further, it is crafted from gold and adorned with 444 precious and semi-precious stones.
Additionally, holders of the NFT will have the opportunity to participate in a raffle to receive one of 444 limited editions of another NFT, “The Crown”. Not only that, but everyone will have up to three chances to win one of ten 60 X 60 cm physical prints of “The Oath” signed by Trevor Jones.
Who is the NFT Artist Trevor Jones?
Trevor Jones has been working at the intersection of art and technology for over a decade. Though primarily a traditional painter working with oil on large canvases, Jones has embraced new technology to create contemporary abstract and realist paintings focusing on Bitcoin and cryptocurrency.
The 51-year-old Scottish-Canadian NFT artist is based in Edinburgh, Scotland. He began his journey into the art world when he was 31. Then, he started in crypto art in 2018. He has since become one of the most exciting artists in the NFT space. In February 2021, his piece “Bitcoin Angel” set a record for the most expensive open edition NFT artwork. The work totalled £3.2 million in sales in just seven minutes.