Discover the beautiful green of genuine malachite

Masterpieces in Stone is a brand new series of exquisite silver coins launched in 2013 by the Republic of Fiji. The first issue is dedicated to the 250^th Anniversary of the Hermitage Museum, one of the largest and oldest museums in the world located in Saint Petersburg, Russia.

Struck of 3 oz .999 fine silver, the Malachite Room coin measures 55mm and boasts unique design: elaborate high relief with antique finish complemented by a genuine malachite insert. It features the Malachite Room of the Winter Palace designed by the architect Alexander Brullov in the late 1830s. Considered a true gem of interior decoration, the room has got unique embellishments including columns, pilasters, fire-place trimmings and decorative vases made of malachite in the Russian mosaic technique.

Issued with the extremely limited mintage of only 999 pieces worldwide, the coin comes within a luxury box finely decorated with the utmost care for detail. An excellent work of art to enjoy!