2 oz Gold Congo World's Wildlife Shark 2026 (Mintage: 50 | Proof)
- Striking design: jaws in deep relief
- Noble purity: 999.9/1,000 fine
- Wooden case: with certificate of authenticity
- Striking designGreat white shark rises head-on from foaming water
- Noble purityPure gold with a fineness of 999.9/1,000
- Wooden caseDelivered in an elegant wooden case with certificate of authenticity
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Shark
One sea, many animals.Skin like sandpaper.
2 ounces of gold, in proof quality, issuing country Democratic Republic of the Congo. The image shows a shark rising from foaming water.
Shark on 2 ounces of gold, reverse, image
2 ounces of gold, in proof quality, issuing country Democratic Republic of the Congo. The image shows a shark rising from foaming water.
The animal
A shark’s skin feels like sandpaper.
It is made of tiny scales called dermal denticles.
The coin names no species, so this is what applies to all sharks.
Source: NOAA Fisheries
The coin
World’s Wildlife
The reverse bears THE SHARK and WORLD’S WILDLIFE with a globe.
The obverse shows the coat of arms of the Democratic Republic of the Congo with a leopard’s head, a spear and a tusk, along with 200 francs and 2026.
One sea, many animals
Every animal has a trait of its own
Sea turtleTo lay her eggs, she usually returns to the area where she hatched.
SeahorseThe male becomes pregnant and gives birth to the young.
DolphinCommon bottlenose dolphins develop their own unmistakable whistle.
StingrayIt breathes through openings on top of its head, even when buried in the sand.
OctopusIt has three hearts and blue blood.
OrcaIts calls serve the family as a sign of recognition.
Humpback whaleIts name Megaptera means “big-winged”, after its long pectoral fins.
Emperor penguinIt dives deeper than any other bird.
Each trait comes from a specialist source.
At a glance
- Issuing country
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Face value
- 200 francs
- Metal
- gold
- Weight
- 2 ounces
- Diameter
- 65 mm
- Quality
- Proof
- Fineness
- 999.9/1,000
- Mintage
- 50 pieces
- Year
- 2026
One sea, many animals, each with a trait of its own.
2 oz Gold Congo World's Wildlife Shark 2026 – The Hunter of the Seas in Pure Gold
- Strictly limited: Only 50 pieces minted worldwide – a true exception among gold coins
- Growth potential: Very high potential for value appreciation due to the extreme limitation and the expected high collector demand
- Rarity: An exceptionally rare collector's coin that will hardly be found in any top collection
- Investment target: A top-grade collector's item whose strict limitation makes it especially desirable for lovers of modern minting art
- Minting quality: Highest possible execution in Proof (PP) – with mirror-like surfaces and matte, raised reliefs
- Design: A great white shark emerging frontally from the foaming water with its jaws wide open – three-dimensional, dramatic, breathtaking
- Material / fineness: 2 ounces of pure gold (62.21 g) in investment fineness 999.9/1,000
- Manufacturer: Minted by LEV – a manufactory for modern collector's coins
- Country of origin: Germany – issuing country: Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Scope of delivery: Elegant wooden case including Certificate of Authenticity
A predator made of pure gold – the shark as the design of the new Wildlife series
Rarely has a design unleashed so much energy on a coin's surface. The 2026 vintage of the World's Wildlife series is dedicated to one of the most fascinating hunters on our planet: the shark. Head and wide-open jaws emerge frontally from the splashing water – a moment of pure natural force, captured in an impressive diameter of 65 millimeters. The fact that this work of art exists only 50 times worldwide makes it an extraordinary collector's coin for true connoisseurs.
"When nature, minting art, and rarity come together, a piece is created that is far more than precious metal – it tells a story."
Why this shark makes collectors' hearts beat faster
The World's Wildlife series has secured a firm place among the sought-after themed series within a short time. Each edition depicts a special animal, but the 2026 shark vintage sets new standards with its dramatic visual language. The deep, three-dimensional relief work makes the predator's jaws practically emerge from the coin's surface, while the high-gloss mirror surfaces all around sparkle like the ocean's surface at sunset. This is exactly what the Proof minting quality stands for – and exactly why this piece plays in the top league of modern coinage.
Technical details that convince
- Fine weight: 62.21 g pure gold
- Fineness: 999.9/1,000
- Diameter: 65.00 mm
- Face value: 200 Francs (Democratic Republic of the Congo)
- Year of issue: 2026
- Condition: Proof
- Mintage: only 50 pieces worldwide
- Packaging: high-quality case with Certificate of Authenticity
A collector's coin with character – and with history
The reverse shows the national emblem of the Democratic Republic of the Congo with its distinctive leopard head and the motto "Justice – Paix – Travail". Together with the clearly legible inscription "2 oz Au 999.9", the coin becomes a testament to craftsmanship and precision. Gold itself is the oldest currency in human history, a proven store of value for over 6,000 years, possessing an intrinsic value that no other form of money has ever been able to achieve. Combined with a mintage of only 50 pieces, this creates a collector's item that shines at the highest level, both artistically and materially.
Who is this edition intended for?
Anyone who loves collector's coins with real character, who appreciates modern themed coinage, and who understands the special appeal of extreme limitations will find it hard to pass up this 2-ounce gold coin. The combination of an extraordinary design, the highest minting artistry, and a very low mintage makes it a true rarity – and an enrichment to any thematically focused collection. Compared to classic bullion coins such as the Krugerrand or the Maple Leaf, this shark plays in a completely different league: here it's not about mass production, but about the careful execution of a unique design in the finest Proof quality. You can also find other exclusive pieces in the Gold Coins category of our shop.
A note on taxation
Investment gold is exempt from VAT in Germany. Profits from the sale are generally tax-free after a minimum holding period of one year – a detail that should not go unmentioned, especially for high-quality collector's items of this caliber.
Secure one of only a few examples of this spectacular coin now – before the shark disappears into the depths of coveted private collections.
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