1/200 oz Gold Jean-Michel Basquiat 2026 (Mintage: 2,000 | Proof)

1/200 Ounce Gold Jean-Michel Basquiat 2026 – A Touch of Art History in Pure Gold

• Strictly limited: Worldwide mintage limited to just 2,000 pieces

• Growth potential: High appreciation potential thanks to strict limitation and strong collector demand
• Rarity: An extraordinary collector's coin with genuine cult status
• Investment appeal: A rare collector's edition that carries remarkable growth potential due to its strict limitation
• Design: Fascinating portrait of the exceptional artist Jean-Michel Basquiat – with cowboy hat, vibrant smile and impressive sculptural depth, based on a photograph by Lee Jaffe
• Material / Fineness: Purest gold with an outstanding fineness of 999.9/1,000
• Mint quality: Highest possible execution in Proof (PP)
• Issuer: Exclusively issued by Kettner Edelmetalle
• Country of origin: Republic of Liberia

When the world of fine art meets the noblest of all precious metals, something magical is created. That is precisely what the 1/200 Ounce Gold Jean-Michel Basquiat 2026 achieves – a small, exquisite homage to one of the most influential painters of the 20th century. On a diameter of just 14 millimetres, a portrait unfolds that breathes history: Basquiat, young, effortlessly cool, with his characteristic hat, captured in the warm radiance of pure gold.

Here are the 5 most expensive works by Jean-Michel Basquiat, sorted in descending order by auction price:

1. $110.5 million - Untitled (1982) - Sotheby's New York, 2017
2. $93.1 million - This Case (1983) - Christie's New York, 2021
3. $85 million - Untitled (Modena) (1982) - Phillips New York, 2022
4. $50.8 million - Versus Medici - Sotheby's New York, 2021
5. $48.8 million - Dustheads (1982) - Christie's New York, 2013

An Artist Who Made History – and Now Lives On in Gold

Jean-Michel Basquiat. The name alone makes collectors' hearts beat faster. From New York graffiti sprayer of the late 1970s to celebrated star of the international art scene – his rise was meteoric, his works today worth millions. The coin draws on an iconic photograph by photographer and companion Lee Jaffe and translates it into impressively fine relief art on a gold surface that appears almost alive in the interplay of light.

"I don't think about art when I'm working. I try to think about life." – Jean-Michel Basquiat

It is precisely this feeling for life that the coin captures. The portrait shows not just a face – it shows an attitude, an era, a generation. Whoever holds this piece in their hands will sense: this is not simply precious metal being traded. This is cultural history being preserved.

Small, Fine, Fascinating – the Technical Details

• Denomination: 1/200 ounce (0.16 g fine weight)

• Fineness: 999.9/1,000 fine gold

• Diameter: 14.00 mm

• Face value: 25 Dollars

• Year of issue: 2026

• Condition: Proof

• Mintage: strictly limited to 2,000 pieces worldwide

• Packaging: premium coincard

The Proof-quality striking ensures that every detail – from the fine curl of the hair to the soft fold of the hat – is rendered with razor-sharp precision against a deep, mirror-like background. This creates the characteristic contrast that only the highest minting quality can deliver.

Why This Gold Coin Should Be in Every Collection

Collectors know: it is often the smallest pieces that tell the greatest stories later on. The gold coins of the "Personalities" series are dedicated to people who shaped their era – and Basquiat fits seamlessly into this lineup. With a worldwide mintage of just 2,000 pieces, this edition is a true rarity that, through its combination of art history and numismatics, appeals to two distinct collector groups: lovers of modern art and enthusiasts of the finest gold minting.

Comparison with Other Miniature Coins

Compared to classic bullion coins such as the Krugerrand or Vienna Philharmonic, the Basquiat coin serves an entirely different purpose: it is not an anonymous investment piece, but a numismatic work of art. Its small denomination also makes it the ideal entry point into the world of high-quality collector's coins – and the perfect gift for art lovers, creative minds, or true Basquiat fans.

A Piece of Eternity

Gold has been regarded as humanity's most stable store of value for over 6,000 years. It is the world's oldest currency, has outlasted all empires, and will not lose its lustre even in a thousand years. In Germany, profits from the sale of gold are also generally tax-free after a holding period of one year – an advantage not to be underestimated. Investing in such a collector's edition therefore secures not only an extraordinary artistic statement, but also a piece of physical precious metal with intrinsic value.

The very low mintage of just 2,000 pieces worldwide underscores the exclusive character of this coin. Combined with the prominence of the design, this creates a collector's piece whose appreciation potential is particularly noteworthy to enthusiasts.

Those who wish to collect art history do not choose the largest – but the rarest.

Secure your piece of this extraordinary collector's coin now, before the effects of the strict limitation make themselves felt. Jean-Michel Basquiat in gold – a piece that will endure for generations.