1 Ounce Gold Chess Knight 2024 (Platinum Coating | Mintage: 99 | Proof)

1 oz Gold Chess Knight 2024 – Platinum Refinement, Proof, Mintage of Only 99 Pieces

• Exclusive: This rare collector's item is available exclusively from Kettner Edelmetalle.
• Premium minting: Highest possible minting quality Proof (PP) with high-contrast mirror surfaces.
• Strictly limited: Very low mintage of only 99 specimens worldwide.
• Growth potential: High appreciation potential due to the strict limitation combined with lively collector demand.
• Rarity: An exceptionally rare issue for discerning enthusiasts and connoisseurs.
• Noble refinement: Partially coated with platinum in Germany using elaborate technical processes.
• Design: The knight as an armoured knight on horseback with lance, helmet and coat of arms shield.
• Material & fineness: A full troy ounce of the purest fine gold of 999.9 quality.
• Investment objective: A sought-after collector's edition whose strict limitation underpins its performance potential.
• Country of origin: Official issue of the island state of Niue with a face value of 100 dollars.
• Manufacturer: Minted for the issuing state of Niue, then exclusively refined for us in Germany.

With the Chess Knight 2024, an issue comes to you that combines craftsmanship and noble material in the smallest of spaces. This collector's coin is aimed at all those who seek more than pure metal – namely an object with history, character and a truly small number of pieces. It is a genuine rarity, as only a handful of pieces of this variant exist worldwide. As a classic gold coin, it combines collector's fascination with the permanence of the precious metal gold.

A design full of tension – the knight as a warrior

The design translates a chess piece into a vivid image: an armoured knight sits on a magnificently adorned horse, lance in hand, with a shield beside him depicting a leaping horse. The inscription "KNIGHT" clearly identifies the scene. It is no coincidence that the knight is considered the most sophisticated minor piece on the board – it is the only piece that jumps over others, and the only one that never moves in a straight line. This interplay of elegance and unpredictability is impressively captured in the relief. The combination of gold-gleaming sections and the brightly shimmering areas coated with platinum lends the depiction depth and an exceptionally three-dimensional impression.

The reverse bears the portrait of King Charles III along with the country designation, weight, fineness, face value and year of issue 2024 – the official characteristics of a valid legal tender of the Pacific state of Niue.

Refinement with precision – exclusive to Kettner Edelmetalle

What makes this issue special only comes about after minting: the coin is partially coated with platinum in Germany by a specialised partner workshop using fine craftsmanship and precision. It is precisely this combination of classic minting artistry and modern surface technology that gives the piece a unique character within the chess series. Such refined issues are available exclusively from us – a detail that further enhances the appeal for collectors.

Material, fineness and minting quality

The Chess Knight was minted from a full troy ounce (31.1 g gross weight) of fine gold with the high purity of 999.9. With a diameter of 38.60 mm, the surface offers ample space for the detailed design. The coin is delivered in the finest available finish PP – every relief element sharply defined, the fields mirror-polished.

Gold is considered the most enduring store of value in human history – as a collector's item in such a small number of pieces, it becomes a lasting pleasure for the display cabinet.

Compared to the significantly higher-mintage silver version of the same series, the gold variant stands out through its more valuable material and above all through its very low mintage. While silver issues of this design series appear in larger quantities, here there are only 99 pieces worldwide – a circumstance that significantly shapes the long-term potential of such an issue.

Delivery & authenticity

• High-quality original wooden case with chessboard design on the lid.
• Numbered certificate of authenticity documenting the individual issue number.
• Investment type coin, taxation tax-free – investment gold is exempt from VAT (Value Added Tax).

This way you receive a thoroughly coherent collector's package that presents itself excellently and can be stored just as securely. Anyone looking for a strictly limited treasure with a clear design concept will make an excellent choice with the Chess Knight 2024.

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