1g Gold Noah's Ark 2017 Proof (Mintage: 3,000 | incl. case and certificate)

1g Gold Noah's Ark 2017 Proof – the strictly limited first edition as a physical gold investment

• Strictly limited: only 3,000 pieces worldwide – a genuine rarity
• Appreciation potential: high potential due to the very low mintage and continued strong demand
• Minting quality: highest production standard Proof with mirrored background
• Investment goal: physical bullion coin offering value preservation, inflation hedge, and – especially in this small denomination – convenient crisis protection
• Design: dove of peace with an olive branch, the ark and Mount Ararat at sunrise
• Material & fineness: 1 g purest fine gold, fineness 999.9/1000
• Manufacturer: LEV (Leipziger Edelmetallverarbeitung), Germany
• Country of origin: Armenia, face value 100 Dram

With the Gold Noah's Ark 2017 you secure the coveted first edition of this series in gold – previously, the popular design was only available as a silver coin. This is precisely what makes the 2017 vintage so special: this collector's coin is strictly limited, with only 3,000 pieces existing worldwide. Each specimen bears a sequential number engraving, making it a unique piece. The real reason to buy, however, is the substance: 1 gram of physical fine gold, whose value is based on the gold price.

A design with depth – told in the finest gold

The obverse depicts a narrative scene from the biblical flood: at the center lies the ark, behind it rise the Armenian mountains with the striking Mount Ararat, over which the sun rises. In the foreground, the dove of peace flies into the scene with the olive branch in its beak. It returned with the branch while searching for land, signaling to Noah that the flood was over and the ark could be left – a symbol of new beginnings and hope. This richly detailed depiction was designed by the Armenian artist Eduard Kurghinyan. The reverse features the coat of arms of Armenia, flanked by an eagle and a lion, below which is the face value of 100 Dram as well as details on weight (1 g) and fineness (Au 999.9). To the left of the coat of arms is the mint mark of LEV.

Technical details at a glance

• Precious metal: gold, fineness 999.9/1000
• Fine weight: 1 gram
• Diameter: approx. 13.92 mm, reeded edge
• Year of issue / quality: 2017, Proof
• Mintage: limited to 3,000 pieces, numbered
• Issuing country: Armenia · Manufacturer: LEV, Germany

As one of the smallest gold coins in the series, the Noah's Ark is ideally suited for entering into physical gold investment. In addition to the 1-gram format, the 2017 edition was also issued as 1/4 ounce, 1/2 ounce, and 1 ounce gold. Those who invest in small steps build up precious metal wealth in a plannable way over the years – small amounts of gold add up to a considerable value over time.

Why gold is the foundation of every form of protection

Gold is humanity's oldest currency and has outlasted every paper currency. It possesses an intrinsic, globally recognized value, has never been worthless, and can be traded and resold at any time. This makes physical gold serve as an inflation hedge against diminishing purchasing power and as solid crisis protection in uncertain times. An advantage for investors: profits from the sale of physical gold are generally tax-free after a holding period of at least one year.

Despite the special occasion – whether a christening, birthday, or wedding – with this coin you are not giving a mere souvenir, but full-fledged investment gold: minted fine gold, whose value is based on the gold price.

The combination of the mintage of only 3,000 pieces, the elaborate Proof minting, and the steady demand for Noah's Ark coins gives this first edition a noticeable appreciation potential. The gold coin is delivered in an elegant black case with an embedded certificate of authenticity, which confirms the details and documents the strict limitation. This way, you combine the fascination of a rare design with the tangible security of physical fine gold.