Gold Milky Way Coin

Gold Milky Way – a piece of the universe in the purest fine gold

Some designs let the gaze wander far beyond the horizon. The Gold Milky Way coin from the 2024 year of issue is one of them: it captures the fascination of our home galaxy and combines it with the enduring substance of gold. Issued by the Republic of Chad and produced by the renowned Swiss manufacturer Valcambi, this small gold coin from the "Space" series is a physical gold investment in a compact format – the real reason to buy it is the fine gold it contains, whose value is based on the gold price.

• Design: The reverse shows the Milky Way with its characteristic spiral arm, surrounded by countless stars – a section of the cosmos, artfully captured in a tiny space. The inscription "MILKY WAY GALAXY" frames the image of our galaxy.
• Material & fineness: Struck from pure fine gold with a fineness of 999/1000 (24 karat). The gross weight corresponds to the fine weight of 0.031 g, i.e. exactly 1/1,000 ounce – almost the entire metal is pure gold.
• Manufacturer: Produced by Valcambi, one of the world's leading precious metal mints headquartered in Switzerland.

Two sides, one lasting promise

The obverse bears the coat of arms of Chad, flanked by a goat and a lion, with the motto "UNITÉ TRAVAIL PROGRÈS" below. Around the edge you can read the country name "RÉPUBLIQUE DU TCHAD", the face value "3000 FRANCS CFA" as well as the indication "999/1000 FINE GOLD". This makes the coin official legal tender of the issuing country – with a diameter of just 16.00 mm, a true heavyweight in symbolic power. The Brilliant Uncirculated piece is delivered in an elaborately designed blister card, whose artwork depicts the galaxy in luminous pink, violet, blue and green.

Why small gold coins are so popular

Gold is the oldest currency in the world and has been a proven store of value for over 6,000 years. It has never had a value of zero, as it possesses an inherent, intrinsic value and is recognized worldwide as a medium of exchange. This is precisely where this small Chad coin comes in: it makes entry into physical gold investment possible without having to purchase an entire ounce right away. Anyone who regularly accumulates small amounts builds up a considerable fortune over the years, almost as a side effect.

As a scarce commodity with limited supply, gold traditionally serves as an inflation hedge and preserves your purchasing power when confidence in paper money wavers. It is not without reason that central banks worldwide hold enormous gold reserves. At the same time, the precious metal offers reliable crisis protection against political and economic turbulence. Added to this is its high liquidity: gold can be traded worldwide and converted back into cash at any time.

Gold has been shining for thousands of years – and will never lose its shine. Despite the fascinating space design, what you are acquiring here is fully-fledged investment gold: minted fine gold, whose value is underpinned by the gold price.

Investment gold as a gift – with a personal touch

Precisely because the design depicts our galaxy, this edition is excellently suited for giving real investment gold as a gift on special occasions – whether for a birth, a christening, a birthday or Christmas. What is given here is not a mere keepsake but a real asset made of pure fine gold. For the recipient, such a gold investment can become a building block of long-term retirement provision and carry wealth from generation to generation.

Key facts at a glance

• Precious metal: Gold, fineness 999/1000
• Fine weight: 0.031 g (1/1,000 oz)
• Diameter: 16.00 mm
• Face value: 3,000 Francs CFA
• Issuing country: Republic of Chad
• Year of issue: 2024
• Manufacturer: Valcambi
• Mintage: 50,000 pieces
• Condition: Brilliant Uncirculated, brand new in blister card

One advantage that physical gold fundamentally offers investors: profits from the sale are generally tax-free after a holding period of at least one year. In our gold coins category you will find, alongside this edition of the space series, numerous other designs – from the classic investment staple to the unusual 3000-francs gold coin from Chad. This way, a holding of pure fine gold can be assembled piece by piece, entirely according to personal taste.