4 Oz (124,4g). This new rectangular silver coin was issued to commemorate 17th International Chopin Piano Competition – one of the oldest music competitions in the world. Struck from 4 oz silver 999 and decorated with fine digital printing, the coin has got a limited worldwide mintage only 600 pieces. Both sides of the coin are an impressive fusion of pure silver and interesting graphical design highlighting Chopins portrait and various musical attributes in fine detail. Apart from the traditional effigy of Her Majesty Elizabeth II, the obverse features the image of Chopins hands on a piano keyboard. There are also the following inscriptions: the Queens name, the face value of the coin, its metal fineness, issuing country and year. The reverse boasts a detailed portrait of Frederic Chopin against the background of a stylized score. The musicians signature is also here. He was a Polish composer and virtuoso pianist and is considered one of the great masters of Romantic music. Chopin was composing and writing poetry at six, and gave his first public concerto performance at the age of eight. The coin has got an unusual rectangular shape and measures 45 x 90 mm. It comes housed in a specially designed box and a stylized outer packaging. Quite a nice piece for a classical music lover! We strive for excellent service. Though we normally reply to inquiries as soon as possible, please note that our office is limited on weekends and holidays. Get Images that Make Supersized Seem Small. Auctiva’s Listing Templates improve your auctions in minutes. Attention Sellers – Get Templates Image Hosting, Scheduling at Auctiva. The item “Niue 2015 20$ Frederic Chopin´s Score 4 oz Silver Coin Very Limited to 600 pcs” is in sale since Thursday, July 07, 2016. This item is in the category “Coins & Paper Money\Coins\ World\Australia & Oceania\South Pacific”. The seller is “jvpic” and is located in Berlin. This item can be shipped worldwide.