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Blue Tang Gold Coin in Fine Gold – Republic of Chad 2024

• Design: The vividly blue Blue Tang (Paracanthurus hepatus) glides through a richly detailed engraved coral reef – along the upper edge, the scientific inscription "PARACANTHURUS HEPATUS" adorns the coin.
• Material / Fineness: Struck from the purest fine gold with a fineness of 999/1000; fine weight 1/1,000 oz, equivalent to 0.031 g.
• Manufacturer: Produced by the world-renowned Swiss mint Valcambi.
• Issuing Country & Year of Issue: Republic of Chad (République du Tchad), minted in 2024.
• Face Value: 3,000 CFA Francs.
• Diameter: 16.00 mm.
• Mintage: limited worldwide to 50,000 pieces.
• Condition & Packaging: Brilliant Uncirculated new production, delivered in a decoratively designed blister card featuring a maritime reef motif.

The Blue Tang Gold Coin from the Sea Creatures series combines a vibrant underwater design with the tangible substance of fine gold. The reverse depicts the Blue Tang – also known as the Regal Tang – set against a finely relief-worked reef of corals and aquatic flora. The obverse bears the national emblem of Chad, flanked by the inscriptions "REPUBLIQUE DU TCHAD" and "3000 FRANCS CFA". A small format with a big impact, struck with the precision that Valcambi has stood for over decades.

As delicate as the design may be, the real reason to buy lies in the precious metal it contains. The value of this issue is based primarily on its fine gold content and moves in line with the gold price. This makes the coin a physical gold investment in miniature format, not mere decoration. Gold is the world's oldest currency and has served as a proven store of value for over 6,000 years – a metal that has never had a value of zero, because it carries an inherent, intrinsic worth.

Small Unit, Genuine Investment Character

Small units are especially attractive for those getting started with physical gold investment: they allow wealth to be built up in manageable steps. Small amounts of gold add up over the years into a considerable fortune that can be passed down from generation to generation. Physical gold is tradable worldwide, highly liquid, and can be resold at any time – if needed, it can be converted into cash without complications.

• Value Preservation: Gold protects against loss of purchasing power and retains its physical properties over millennia.
• Inflation Hedge: While paper money can be expanded at will by central banks, the supply of gold is naturally scarce.
• Crisis Protection: In politically and economically uncertain times, gold has proven itself as a hedge against currency risks – not without reason, central banks are among the largest gold holders in the world.
• Liquidity: The high level of recognition of fine gold makes resale simple and transparent.

A tax note on the side: profits from the sale of physical gold in Germany are generally tax-free if at least one year has passed between purchase and sale. This underscores the long-term character of this form of investment.

Part of the Popular Sea Creatures Series

This issue joins an entire family of Chadian 1/1,000 oz coins – from the clownfish to the sea turtle to the seahorse. Anyone collecting several designs builds up, piece by piece, a broadly diversified position in small fine gold units. Compared to a single, larger ounce, the 1/1,000 oz coin offers a particularly low capital outlay per position; naturally, with very small coins the premium per gram of fine gold is higher than with classic investment staples such as the Krugerrand or Maple Leaf. In return, it scores with its extraordinary design and a strictly limited worldwide mintage of just 50,000 pieces. You can find further designs and formats in our Gold Coins category.

Give the Gift of Genuine Investment Gold

Whether for a birth, a christening, a wedding, or a birthday: with this coin you're not giving away a mere souvenir, but recognized investment gold. The design provides the personal touch, the fine gold provides the substance. Despite the personal occasion, what you're acquiring here is full-fledged investment gold – minted precious metal whose value tracks the gold price and which retains its shine across generations.

A small piece of fine gold with a big design: the Blue Tang Gold Coin combines the fascination of the coral reef with the enduring value of humanity's oldest form of money.