Gold Koala Coin (Mintage: 50,000)

Gold Koala Coin 2025 – physical investment gold with a koala design

• Investment purpose: Physical gold investment – the value lies in the fine gold and tracks the gold price.
• Material & fineness: 999/1,000 pure gold, denomination 1/1,000 oz (approx. 0.031 g).
• Design: Frontal koala head with finely detailed fur, from the animal series "Animals of the Land".
• Manufacturer: Minted by the renowned Swiss precious metals house Valcambi.
• Issuing country: Gabon (République Gabonaise), face value 1,000 Francs CFA.
• Mintage: Limited worldwide to a maximum of 50,000 pieces.
• Delivery: Brilliant Uncirculated new stock in a sturdy blister card (coin card).

The Gold Koala combines a charming animal design with the lasting value of physical gold. As endearing as the koala may appear, what you are acquiring here is full-fledged investment gold. The value of this coin is based primarily on the fine gold it contains and moves in line with the gold price – the design is the personal touch, while the pure gold is the substance and the real reason to buy.

The obverse shows a frontal koala head with the characteristic round, fluffy ears, the distinctive dark nose and expressive eyes. Below it is the inscription "KOALA". The design belongs to the popular animal series "Animals of the Land", whose issues vary in design – each coin in the series features its own animal struck in the finest gold. The fine minting brings out even individual sections of fur in relief, making the small format a real eye-catcher.

The reverse bears the elaborate coat of arms of the Republic of Gabon: two leopards holding a shield featuring a ship sailing over waves, above which rises a sturdy tree. The design is framed by the inscriptions "RÉPUBLIQUE GABONAISE", "999/1000 FINE GOLD" as well as the face value "1000 FRANCS CFA". The CFA franc is pegged to the euro at a fixed rate. The coin is struck in 999/1,000 fine gold by the renowned house of Valcambi, with a diameter of 16.00 mm and a fine weight of 1/1,000 oz.

Technical data at a glance

• Precious metal: Gold, fineness 999/1,000
• Fine weight: 1/1,000 oz (approx. 0.031 g)
• Diameter: 16.00 mm
• Face value: 1,000 Francs CFA
• Year of issue: 2025
• Issuing country: Gabon · Manufacturer: Valcambi
• Mintage: maximum 50,000 pieces worldwide
• Condition: Brilliant Uncirculated, new stock in blister card

A genuine gold investment in a small format

As a physical gold investment, the Gold Koala is particularly suitable for anyone wishing to build wealth in small steps. Small amounts of gold add up over the years to a considerable holding – piece by piece. Gold is the oldest currency in the world, a store of value proven over millennia with intrinsic worth, and it also serves many investors as an inflation hedge and as crisis protection. Physical gold can be traded worldwide, is highly liquid, and can be sold again at any time. Furthermore, after a holding period of at least one year, capital gains from physical gold in Germany are generally exempt from income tax.

Anyone wishing to give a gift for a special occasion such as a birthday, christening or Christmas is not giving a mere occasion-themed item with the Gold Koala, but a genuine asset made of pure gold. Despite the personal occasion, the investment character remains at the forefront: minted fine gold whose value tracks the gold price.

Gold is humanity's oldest currency – it has never had a value of zero and will not lose its shine in the future either.

You can find further gold and silver issues in the collector's coins category, and a wide range of gold coins is available to support your personal wealth building.