1 Ounce Silver Rocket Launch by Louis Dominik Kettner (Mintage: 100 | partially gold-plated)

1 oz Silver Rocket Launch by Louis Dominik Kettner 2025 – Partially Gold-Plated Collector's Coin (Mintage: 100)

• Strictly limited: Only 100 pieces of this extraordinary coin exist worldwide
• Growth potential: Very high appreciation potential due to extreme limitation and high collector demand
• Rarity: An extremely rare collector's coin that should not be missing from any ambitious collection
• Exclusive: This sought-after collector's item is available exclusively from Kettner Edelmetalle
• High-quality finishing: Elaborately colorized and partially gold-plated – crafted using various technical processes in Germany
• Design: Spectacular rocket launch in comic style featuring astronauts, cosmic nebulae and a golden moon – designed by Louis Kettner, the son of Dominik Kettner
• Investment objective: Rare collector's coin with considerable appreciation potential thanks to minimal mintage
• Material / Fineness: 1 oz fine silver (31.1 g) at the highest purity of 999.9/1,000
• Manufacturer: Kettner Edelmetalle – additionally finished in Germany by a specialized manufactory
• Country of origin: Liberia (face value: 20 dollars), finishing in Germany

There are coins you buy. And there are coins you experience. The "Rocket Launch" silver coin by Louis Dominik Kettner undoubtedly belongs to the second category. Designed by Louis Kettner – the son of Dominik Kettner – this piece combines a child's fascination with space with the timeless value stability of silver. With a mintage of only 100 pieces worldwide, this is a true rarity that makes every collector's heart beat faster.

A design that pushes the boundaries of numismatics

What makes this collector's coin so special? From the very first glance, the design captivates you completely. On the obverse, a mighty carrier rocket rises into the infinite expanse of space with a blazing trail of fire and billowing clouds of smoke. Small astronauts boldly climb around the rocket or float weightlessly in the cosmos – depicted in a vivid comic style reminiscent of the great adventure stories. On the left, a golden full moon presides, bearing the engraved name "Louis Dominik Kettner". The background? A breathtaking panorama of violet, green and blue nebulae, streaked with shooting stars and comets.

The reverse is equally impressive: three astronauts – all with the German flag on their arm – work intently at a control station, while in the background the rocket is already igniting. The face value "20 Dollar" is engraved in golden lettering along the right edge. Every detail tells a story. Every element was placed with deliberate care.

Masterful finishing – Made in Germany

These silver coins from the Symbolik series are subsequently finished in Germany by a specialized manufactory. The combination of brilliant colorization and partial gold plating creates a fascinating contrast: while the pure fine silver brings the rocket and the astronauts to life in cool metallic tones, the gold-plated edge with its reeded profile adds an elegant accent. The inscription "1 OZ 9999 FINE SILVER 2025" along the lower coin edge confirms the purity and year of issue in golden lettering.

A coin that makes the dream of space tangible – while simultaneously immortalizing a piece of the Kettner family history in pure silver.

Presentation in a premium case

The coin is delivered in an elegant black gift box, whose interior artfully extends the space design beyond the coin's edge. An astronaut sits on the reeded edge of the coin, pointing towards the glowing blue Earth. Rocky lunar landscapes frame the scene, while psychedelic nebulae in magenta, turquoise and violet form the cosmic backdrop. Even the lid of the case is adorned with a charming illustration in black, white and gold – astronauts, a rocket and shooting stars. A total work of art that you won't want to put down anytime soon.

Technical details at a glance

1. Fine weight: 31.1 g (1 ounce)
2. Fineness: 999.9/1,000
3. Diameter: 38.61 mm
4. Condition: Mint State (MS)
5. Edge: Reeded
6. Face value: 20 dollars (Liberia)
7. Year of issue: 2025
8. Mintage: 100 pieces worldwide
9. Packaging: Premium case with illustrated interior

Why this coin is so valuable to collectors

The mathematics is simple – and yet so powerful. Only 100 pieces were minted and finished worldwide. This makes this issue one of the rarest pieces in the entire Kettner Edelmetalle range. Experienced collectors know: a strictly limited coin with elaborate colorization and partial gold plating can gain considerable collector value over time. Added to this is the personal touch – the design was created by Louis Kettner, which gives this coin a unique provenance.

Silver has held a special place as a coinage metal for centuries. It is durable, retains its physical properties across generations and possesses an intrinsic value that goes far beyond the pure material price. As an inflation hedge and crisis protection, the white precious metal has proven itself over millennia. Gains from the sale of silver are also generally tax-free, provided the holding period is at least one year – an advantage not to be underestimated.

With this coin, however, investment in the classical sense is not the primary focus. It is the passion of collecting, the joy of an extraordinary design and the knowledge of owning one of only 100 pieces worldwide. Whoever holds this coin in their hands holds a piece of numismatic history – and a piece of the Kettner family history.

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