- Mintage Limit - 6000
- 150th Anniversary of ANTON CHEKHOV
- Coin in capsule+with Certificate of Authenticity+BOX
The coin’s reverse depicts a sepia-coloured image of the famous writer accompanied by the inscription ‘150th Anniversary Anton Chekhov 1860 – 2010’. The reverse also portrays two seagulls denoting one of his famous dramas; the Moscow Arts Theatre, which staged The Seagull in 1898; and comedy and tragedy masks, universal symbols of theatre.
Issued as legal tender under the authority of the Government of Tuvalu, the coin’s obverse depicts the Raphael Maklouf effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the 2010 year-date.
Each coin is housed in a brown presentation display case and illustrated shipper.