Gold Dolphin Coin

Gold Dolphin Coin 1/1,000 oz – genuine investment gold from Gabon (2025)

The Gold Dolphin Coin combines the finest minting artistry with the tangible value of physical gold. Issued by the Republic of Gabon (French: République Gabonaise) in 2025, this small gold coin impresses with its pure 999 fine gold and a strictly limited mintage. Its value is based primarily on the fine gold it contains and moves in line with the gold price – minted precious metal you can hold in your hand, not merely a pretty design.

• Design: A gracefully leaping dolphin above an intricately detailed coral reef, crowned by the inscription "DELPHINUS" – a vivid work of art from the popular "Sea Creatures" animal series (family Delphinidae).
• Material / fineness: Crafted from pure fine gold with a fineness of 999/1,000 (24 carat). The fine weight is 0.031 g, which corresponds exactly to 1/1,000 ounce.
• Mint: Struck by the renowned Swiss traditional mint Valcambi, one of the world's leading precious metal minting houses.
• Diameter: 16.00 mm, delivered in Brilliant Uncirculated, flawless condition.
• Face value: 1,000 CFA francs – legal tender of the Republic of Gabon.
• Mintage: Limited worldwide to a maximum of 50,000 pieces.

A masterpiece of minting art in miniature format

An entire underwater world unfolds here in the smallest of spaces. The leaping dolphin appears almost alive, and the coral reef beneath it is worked out down to the finest branching detail. The reverse of the coin bears the ornate coat of arms of the Republic of Gabon with the inscription "RÉPUBLIQUE GABONAISE" and the face value of 1,000 francs. The gold coin is delivered in an elegantly designed coincard, the front of which shows two dolphins swimming in turquoise-blue water above a vibrantly colored reef. This keeps the fine gold securely encased while presenting it attractively – the back of the card lists all the numismatic details, from country of issue to fineness.

Why physical gold is a proven store of value

Gold is humanity's oldest currency and, as a store of value, has withstood wars, crises, and currency reforms for over 6,000 years. It offers reliable inflation hedge and has always served as a solid means of crisis protection. Unlike fiat money, which central banks can expand at will, the supply of gold is inherently scarce. This scarcity is precisely what underpins its long-term value stability. Gold has intrinsic value, has never been worth zero, and can be traded worldwide as well as converted into cash at any time – a liquidity that is worth its weight in gold in uncertain times.

Investment gold that grows in small steps

Not everyone wants to purchase a whole ounce right away. Small units like this dolphin coin in particular open the door to physical gold investment – gram by gram, according to your own budget. Small amounts of gold add up over the years into a substantial asset that can be passed down through generations. In this way, you lay the foundation for wealth building and retirement provision without overextending yourself financially. In our category, you will find numerous other gold coins with which you can gradually build up your own holdings.

Advantages at a glance

• Physical investment gold with 999 fineness, whose value follows the gold price
• Strictly limited – only 50,000 pieces worldwide from the house of Valcambi
• Handy small format for a flexible entry into gold investment
• Tradable and resalable worldwide at any time thanks to high liquidity
• Profits from resale are generally tax-free after a minimum holding period of one year

Looking for a lasting gift for a christening, birthday, or wedding? Give the gift of genuine investment gold. Despite the personal occasion, what you are purchasing here is full-value fine gold, whose worth is tied to the gold price – an asset that endures long after the joy of other gifts has faded.

Whether as a building block of your physical gold reserves or as a genuine investment to give as a gift: the Gold Dolphin Coin from Gabon combines the timeless substance of precious metal with one of the most beautiful designs from the Sea Creatures series. Gold has shone for millennia – and will not lose its luster in the future either.