Celebrating the music of Ludwig van Beethoven - Limited Edition Souvenir Coin
Celebrating the music of Ludwig van Beethoven - Limited Edition Souvenir Coin
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To celebrate 250 years of Ludwig van Beethoven we have created 250 limited edition souvenir coins featuring an iconic portrait of Beethoven on one side and Beethoven's beloved Broadwood piano on the other. The portrait, by Joseph Karl Stieler, shows Beethoven working on the manuscript for Missa solemnis, widely regarded as one of the composer's greatest achievements. The souvenir coin is .999 fine silver plated and comes presented in a black velvet box, with a numbered certificate of authentication included.
| Date of issue | 26/03/2020 |
| Process | Offset lithography plus hexachrome six colour process |
Additional Information
**Award-Winning Stamp Issue**
Jersey Post's Beethoven stamps were a winning entry in Communication Arts magazine's 61st annual design competition, a prestigious international competition showcasing the best in visual communications.
In 2020, the world celebrates 250 years of Ludwig van Beethoven. Beethoven was a prominent figure in the transitional period between the classical and romantic musical eras. Considered a revolutionary artist and an artistic visionary, his influence is still felt around the world today, including in Jersey where the Jersey Symphony Orchestra has performed a number of his works over the years.
Additional Information
**Award-Winning Stamp Issue**
Jersey Post's Beethoven stamps were a winning entry in Communication Arts magazine's 61st annual design competition, a prestigious international competition showcasing the best in visual communications.
In 2020, the world celebrates 250 years of Ludwig van Beethoven. Beethoven was a prominent figure in the transitional period between the classical and romantic musical eras. Considered a revolutionary artist and an artistic visionary, his influence is still felt around the world today, including in Jersey where the Jersey Symphony Orchestra has performed a number of his works over the years.