This commemorative silver coin was issued to mark the 150^th anniversary of the birth of Gustav Mahler, one of the best-known Czech composers.

The 200-crown piece is minted from an alloy containing 900 parts silver and 100 parts copper in proof-quality. The field of the coin is highly polished and the relief is matte, the edge is plain with the inscription “ČESKÁ NÁRODNÍ BANKA * Ag 0.900 * 13g *”.

The obverse side of the coin features a transcription on music paper of a part of “Adagietto” from Mahler’s Fifth Symphony. Below the score are the denomination and the abbreviated unit of Czech currency “200 Kč” and the mintmark of the Czech Mint. The name of the state in Czech “ČESKÁ REPUBLIKA” is inscribed around the left rim. The obverse designer is Miroslava Česlová. Her initials, consisting of letters “ČM” placed one above the other, are lettered on the bottom right side of the score.

The reverse side features a portrait of Gustav Mahler. The composer’s signature is lettered above the edge of the collar and the anniversary years “1860 – 2010” are inscribed across the collar. The initials of the reverse designer, Josef Oplištil, consisting of intertwined letters “OJ”, are placed at the bottom below the year “1860”.

Each coin comes complete with a postcard-sized catalogue card made of light-pink semi-carton. It features the coin in silver colour, its relief being dry-stamped. The coin description is in Czech and English. The card is identical for both standard and proof coins.

Limited edition of 15,400 pieces.