Gold Ounce 2024 Icons of Inspiration - Beethoven, Coin from Niue - detailed information

Within a beaded border, the reverse features a triumphant image of a muse, arm extended toward the sun, with the (unofficial) seal of the nation of Niue held in her left hand.

The seal has what looks like a plant arrangement at centre, within a double ornamental circle, itself surrounded by a circle of sea shells. This is crowned with St Edward's Crown (of the United Kingdom). Around above between the two, the inscription PUBLIC SEAL OF NIUE. Below that, a ribbon carries the motto ATUA NIUE TUKULAGI on two lines, below which two crossed katoua (Niue fighting clubs).

On two lines to the left, the face value of the coin: 250 DOLLARS. Below, the date of issue 2024. These are also inscribed in the circle with the Public Seal of Niue.

In small letters above the date, the designer's initials JI (for Joel Iskowitz).

Around above, twenty-two five-pointed stars; below the last of them, the engraver's monogram EA (for Emerson Abraham).

Around left, the precious metal content: 1 TROY OZ .9999 GOLD.

The reverse design depicts Ludwig van Beethoven holding a conducting baton in hand, with a magnificent concert hall in the background.

Near the rim around below left, his signature: Beethoven. The rest of the rim is styled as piano keys.

Below right (under Beethoven's wrist), the designer's initials JIfor Joel Iskowitz; above that (inside one of the arches), the engraver's monogram EA (for Emerson Abraham)..

Finish: bullion (Brilliant Uncirculated).
Packaging: in display box, with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. On the first 10, the certificate is signed by the designer.