Item: Perth Mint Great Composers Series 1oz Silver Proof Coin - 2010  Gustav Mahler 1860-1911

Issue Mint: The Perth Mint

Legal Tender: Tuvalu $1

Mintage: 5,000

Material: 1 Troy oz 99.9% Silver

Condition: Brand New in original issue condition. Accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity, each coin is housed in a presentation display case and customised shipper.

Issue Price: $89.5

Theme Background

Born 150 years ago in Bohemia, Gustav Mahler was best known as a conductor. His first love, however, was composing. In the latter half of the 20th century, his technically-demanding but emotive works found relevance among a wider audience. Today, Mahler is regarded as one of the most important composers of all time.

During his life he wrote nine symphonies and a one major work for two vocal soloists and orchestra, as well as an impressive collection of songs. Many works provoked controversy, although the Munich premier of Symphony No. 8 in 1910, which featured a chorus of about 850 and an orchestra of 170, was a triumph.

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