Gold Tutankhamun Coin

Gold Tutankhamun – minted fine gold with the splendor of ancient Egypt

The Gold Tutankhamun combines one of the most fascinating design worlds in human history with the enduring value of the noblest of all metals. As part of the "History" series, this 2024 minting brings the splendor of ancient Egypt into your portfolio in the smallest of formats. Those who wish to invest in physical gold will find this gold coin to be an affordable entry point into genuine investment gold – its value is based primarily on the fine gold content and moves in line with the gold price.

• Design: The reverse depicts the iconic face of Pharaoh Tutankhamun – his famous golden death mask with the characteristic Nemes headcloth and the Uraeus cobra on the forehead. A symbol of wealth, power, and eternity that has surrounded Egypt for millennia.
• Material & Fineness: Struck in the purest fine gold with a fineness of 999/1000. The fine weight is 0.031 g (1/1,000 oz), with a compact diameter of 16.00 mm.
• Manufacturer: Produced by Valcambi, one of the world's most renowned Swiss mints, known for its exceptional precision and quality.
• Issuing country & face value: Issued by the Republic of Chad with a face value of 3,000 CFA francs.
• Mintage & condition: Limited worldwide to 50,000 pieces, Brilliant Uncirculated, and delivered in a protective blister card with an integrated certificate of authenticity.

A design of timeless fascination

Few names embody the splendor of Egypt as vividly as Tutankhamun. The obverse of this gold coin bears the coat of arms of the Republic of Chad, flanked by a goat and a lion, along with the inscriptions "REPUBLIQUE DU TCHAD" for the issuing country, "3000 FRANCS CFA" for the face value, and "999/1000 FINE GOLD" for the fineness. The design provides the personal, cultural-historical touch of this minting – but the true substance and reason for purchase is the fine gold it contains. Despite the artistic design, what you acquire here is full-fledged investment gold, whose value is determined by the international gold price.

Fitting the design: even in ancient Egypt, gold served as a unit of measure for trade – making it one of humanity's earliest documented stores of value.

Gold as a store of value, inflation hedge, and crisis protection

Gold is the world's oldest currency and a proven store of value for over 6,000 years. It has never had a value of zero, because it possesses an inherent, intrinsic value and is recognized worldwide as a medium of exchange. This makes the precious metal a reliable inflation hedge and at the same time serves as crisis protection against political and economic uncertainties. While fiat money can be printed at will by central banks, the supply of gold remains naturally limited – one of the reasons for its long-term value stability.

Why small amounts of gold are worthwhile

Coins with a low fine weight in particular are excellently suited to building wealth step by step. Small amounts of gold add up to a considerable value over the years, can be traded worldwide at any time, and can be resold with high liquidity. Such gold coins are also ideal if you wish to give genuine investment gold as a gift – for example, for a birthday or christening. What you give is not a mere souvenir, but a tangible asset. Another advantage: profits from the sale of physical gold are generally tax-free after a holding period of at least one year.

Who the Gold Tutankhamun is suitable for

This minting is aimed at investors who wish to diversify their wealth broadly across physical precious metals, as well as anyone who wants to combine a genuine gold investment with a special cultural-historical touch. Whether as an entry into physical gold investment or as an addition to an existing holding: those who purchase this gold coin secure minted fine gold from Valcambi, which retains its brilliance for generations.