1 Ounce Gold Reptiles Saltwater Crocodile 2018 (Mintage: 150 | Proof)

1 oz Gold Saltwater Crocodile 2018 – Strictly Limited Collector's Coin from the Reptile Series

• Strictly limited: worldwide mintage of only 150 pieces
• Growth potential: high appreciation potential due to strict limitation and strong collector demand
• Rarity: extremely rare issue with individual edge numbering matching the certificate
• Minting quality: highest quality grade Proof (PP)
• Design: colour-enhanced saltwater crocodile – the largest living reptile on Earth, finely detailed down to every scale
• Material & fineness: one ounce of fine gold with 999.9 fineness, weight 31.1 g
• Manufacturer: minted by the renowned Perth Mint
• Country of issue: issued for the Pacific island state of Niue, face value 100 dollars

Anyone looking for a true rarity for their own display case will find it here: the 1 oz Gold Saltwater Crocodile from 2018 is an extraordinary collector's coin with a very low mintage. Only 150 pieces were minted worldwide. This strict limitation makes the coin equally appealing to enthusiasts and connoisseurs alike – and it is the core of the high appreciation potential inherent in such a small limited edition.

The Design: King of the Reptiles in Vivid Colour

The Reptile Series for Niue is among the most visually impressive colour-enhanced gold coins of their kind. The saltwater crocodile is the fifth gold issue in this popular series. On the reverse, the animal rears its teeth with its jaws wide open – set within a true-to-nature scene of water, mud and mangrove roots. The colouring lends the scaly skin a remarkable three-dimensional quality, while the polished gold background makes the predator appear to leap off the surface. Above the design, the inscription "SALTWATER CROCODILE" is prominently displayed.

The obverse features the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II along with the year 2018, the country of issue Niue, the face value of 100 dollars, and the inscription "1 OZ 9999 GOLD". The reeded edge bears an individual number that corresponds to the enclosed certificate – a detail that attests to the authenticity of each individual piece and is particularly valuable to collectors.

Premium Quality Proof – A Tactile Experience

The coin was minted to the highest finishing grade of Proof. This elaborate technique produces mirror-like surfaces and razor-sharp, frosted relief areas – a striking contrast that enhances the depth of the design. The piece is delivered as befits a premium coin: in an original wooden box with a numbered certificate of authenticity. The Saltwater Crocodile thus presents itself as a worthy centrepiece of any gold collection.

A colour-enhanced gold coin in Proof quality, whose worldwide mintage of only 150 pieces makes it one of the most sought-after issues in the Reptile Series.

Technical Specifications at a Glance

• Precious metal: gold, fineness 999.9
• Fine weight / gross weight: 31.1 g (1 oz)
• Diameter: 38.61 mm
• Edge: reeded, individually numbered
• Face value: 100 dollars (Niue)
• Minting year: 2018, condition Proof
• Manufacturer: Perth Mint (Australia)

Gold as a Foundation – and the Saltwater Crocodile as a Collector's Piece

Gold has accompanied humanity for over 6,000 years as a proven store of value and is considered the world's oldest currency. It possesses intrinsic value, is tradeable worldwide and highly liquid. In Germany, investment gold is also exempt from VAT (Value Added Tax), and profits from a subsequent sale are generally tax-free after a holding period of at least one year. This solid foundation makes a colour-enhanced coin like the Saltwater Crocodile doubly interesting.

Unlike pure bullion coins, the collector character takes centre stage here. While classic bullion pieces are produced in large quantities, this issue is strictly limited. The mintage of only 150 pieces puts even some coveted series coins in the shade. Those who compare the Reptile Series will find some designs also available as silver coins with significantly higher mintages – however, the gold variant in Proof remains the exclusive flagship piece. It is precisely this scarcity that makes the 1 oz Gold Saltwater Crocodile a collector's coin with special appeal for any discerning gold collection.