1 oz Silver 7 Deadly Sins - Envy 2026 (Mintage: 999 | Proof)

Envy in Silver: When the Bear Looks Up to the Eagle

• Strictly limited: Minted worldwide in a mintage of only 999 pieces
• Growth opportunities: High value appreciation potential thanks to a limited number of pieces and strong collector demand
• Rarity: Rare issue from the sought-after "7 Deadly Sins" (Seven Deadly Sins) series
• Investment goal: Collector's item with genuine silver content – artistic enjoyment and value preservation in one
• Design: Eagle with widely spread wings, below it a bear looking up with envy – subtly colored
• Minting quality: Highest possible finish in Proof (PP)
• Material / Fineness: 1 ounce (31.1 g) fine silver with a purity of 999.9/1,000
• Manufacturer: B.H. Mayer
• Country of origin: Germany – country of issue Cook Islands, face value 5 dollars

Envy is the quietest of the seven deadly sins. It doesn't shout, it watches. This exact gaze is captured by the 1 oz Silver 7 Deadly Sins – Envy 2026, turning it into a collector's coin that is not easily forgotten. The coin is already the fifth issue in the "Seven Deadly Sins" series, following Wrath (Bull), Gluttony (Panda), Pride (Lion) and Sloth (Sloth).

A Design Full of Tension

The viewer seems to float in the air. Above the back of an eagle, whose wings stretch almost from edge to edge, the gaze falls down onto a bear on the forest floor. And the bear looks up. Up to the eagle, to its freedom and far-reaching view, to everything that remains denied to itself. Envy could hardly be depicted more precisely: the longing for something that another possesses and that one may never achieve oneself.

The coloring is deliberately restrained. Gray, almost photographic shadings lie like mist over the coin's field, while every single feather stands out plastically in the relief. In the Proof finish, mirror-like surfaces and finely structured areas play out their contrast to the fullest – depending on the light, the scene appears sometimes cool and distant, sometimes almost alive.

The value side shows the portrait of King Charles III with the inscription "5 DOLLARS · CHARLES III · 2026 · COOK ISLANDS". This makes the coin an official means of payment of the Cook Islands. It is delivered in a case whose aerial photograph of a dense pine forest evocatively echoes the bird's-eye perspective of the design.

Why This Series Delights Collectors

The series combines ancient moral history with modern minting artistry. Each deadly sin is given its own animal and its own visual language, sometimes humorous, sometimes dark. Anyone collecting striking silver coins from the Cook Islands can hardly overlook this series. And anyone wishing to own the complete set should not wait too long: with a very low mintage of only 999 pieces worldwide, the limitation is final – the number of pieces remains firmly capped.

Beautiful on the surface, gnawing on the inside – envy as a work of art made of fine silver.

Rarity Instead of Mass Production: The Comparison

Classic silver coins such as the Maple Leaf or Vienna Philharmonic are issued in millions. Their advantage: a low premium and worldwide recognition. A rarity like "Envy", on the other hand, plays in a different league. Here, alongside the silver, one also acquires design, finish and rarity – which is reflected in a collector's premium. Yet it is precisely these factors that, in the case of sought-after, limited editions, can keep collectors' interest alive for years and open up noticeable value appreciation potential.

• Fine silver 999.9/1,000 – highest purity for a long-lasting collector's item
• 38.61 mm diameter with a fine weight of 31.1 g
• Official means of payment of the Cook Islands with a face value of 5 dollars
• Minted by B.H. Mayer in Germany
• Capital gains from physical silver are generally tax-free after a holding period of at least one year

Silver – Valued for Millennia

For centuries, silver was a monetary metal, a medium of trade and a symbol of wealth and prestige. It is durable, retains its physical properties, and, through its use in electronics, solar and medical technology, possesses an intrinsic value that is traded worldwide as a commodity. Deposits are limited, while industrial demand grows with every new technology. And compared to gold, the white precious metal remains pleasantly affordable. For collectors, this means: with this silver coin, you hold in your hands a work of art that is also made of a metal that has always been highly prized.

Who Is Envy Suited For?

For series collectors continuing their Deadly Sins collection. For lovers of striking animal designs. And for anyone looking for a coin in Proof quality that tells more than just its weight. Tip: It's best to handle the mirrored surface only at the edge or with cotton gloves, and to keep the coin in its case – this way, its shine will be permanently preserved. With its strictly limited number of pieces, this edition is a true highlight for any display case. Secure your copy while it is still available.