Chopin’s Score, 20 dollars

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Specification
  • Issuer:
    Niue
  • Producer:
    Mint of Poland
  • Denomination:
    20 New Zealand dollars
  • Metal:
    Ag 999
  • Decoration:
    digital printing
  • Quality:
    standard
  • Size:
    45.00 x 90.00 mm
  • Weight:
    4 oz
  • Circulation:
    600 pcs
  • Date of issue:
    October 2015
Description

“Chopin’s Score” is a unique souvenir coin devoted to the most recognizable Polish composer and pianist of the Romantic era and to his artistic legacy. This beautiful souvenir was struck to commemorate the XVII edition of the International Fryderyk Chopin Piano Competition.

  • Remarkable gift for all lovers of Chopin’s artistic legacy
  • Unique shape of a curved manuscript paper
  • Intriguing design
  • Meticulous attention to detail
  • 4 oz. of .999 fine silver!


Exceptional 4-ounce silver coin “Chopin’s Score” has a unique shape of a curved manuscript paper. It is tastefully decorated with dynamic images of the composer and his hands playing the piano. The background of the reverse depicts the hand-written music score of the Polonaise in A major, Op. 40, No. 1. The coin’s visual quality has been subtly enhanced thanks to high-end digital printing – its restrained coloring and different depths of shades. The second-to-none craftsmanship of the Mint of Poland, in connection with innovative design and perfect finishing, make this impressive souvenir a perfect gift for all lovers of Chopin’s music and a wonderful complement to any coin collection!

*On special request the coin can be additionally plated with 999.9 fine gold!

Obverse
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The obverse depicts Chopin’s hands against a musical keyboard. Left-hand – effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Along the left rim, vertically – inscription: ELIZABETH II. Along the bottom rim, horizontally – inscriptions: 20 DOLLARS (face value), NIUE ISLAND (issuer), 2015 (year of issue). Along the right rim, vertically – mint mark: m/w, hallmark: Ag 999.

Reverse
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The reverse depicts a dynamic portrait of Frederic Chopin and his hand-written music score of the Polonaise in A major, Op. 40, No. 1. In the foreground, against the musical notation –  stylized signature of the composer.