1 oz Silver 510 Years German Reinheitsgebot 2026 (Mintage: 100 | partially gold-plated)

1 oz Silver 510 Years of the German Purity Law 2026 – Partially Gold-Plated Rarity in Strict Limited Edition

• Strictly limited: Only 100 pieces worldwide – a true collector's edition.
• Growth potential: Very high appreciation potential thanks to the limited mintage and the appeal of the "Reinheitsgebot" theme.
• Rarity: An exceptionally rare collector's coin that you won't find a second time.
• Investment appeal: A strictly limited edition that is particularly attractive to collectors' hearts due to its scarcity and emotional design.
• Design: Two jovially clinking steins with Bavarian diamond pattern, framed by hop cones, barley ears and the historic 1516 charter – a colourful piece of German brewing tradition.
• Manufacturer: Kettner Edelmetalle – the coin is additionally refined in Germany after minting.
• Country of origin: Liberia (issuing country), yet thematically deeply rooted in German culture.
• Exclusive: These rare collector's pieces are available exclusively from Kettner Edelmetalle.
• High-quality finishing: Elaborately partially gold-plated and colour-printed in the finest blue-and-white design.
• Material / Fineness: 1 ounce of purest silver with a fineness of 999.9/1,000 – the highest quality standard for discerning collectors.

A Treat for Bavaria Fans and Coin Enthusiasts

510 years. That is how long ago Duke Wilhelm IV issued the German Purity Law on 23 April 1516 in Ingolstadt – arguably the oldest food law in the world still known today. Water, barley, hops. Three ingredients, one promise. And it is precisely this promise that the collector's coin presented here captures in an impressive manner.

The obverse shows two artistically designed steins meeting – with overflowing vigour – in a toast. In the background: a Bavarian townscape, framed by hop vines and the blue-and-white diamonds of Bavaria. The reverse presents the historic wording of the Purity Law, alongside hops, barley and a quill – as if the parchment letter had just been written. The inscription "Wasser, Gerste & Hopfen" and the face value of 20 dollars complete the picture.

What Makes This Edition So Special

The coin comes from the "Religion" series and celebrates beer not merely as a cultural asset, but almost as a creed. The rich blue of the Bavarian diamonds harmonises perfectly with the warm gold of the coin's edge. This combination of colour finishing and partial gold-plating lends the piece a depth that you will never find in classic bullion coins. It is – if you will – a small work of art.

"We hereby order and decree that henceforth throughout the entire Duchy of Bavaria, no ingredients other than pure water, hops and barley shall be used in the preparation and brewing of beer." – Reinheitsgebot of 1516

Technical Specifications at a Glance

• Fine weight: 31.1 g (1 ounce) silver
• Fineness: 999.9/1,000
• Diameter: 40 mm
• Face value: 20 dollars
• Year of issue: 2026
• Condition: Mint State (MS)
• Edge: reeded
• Finishing: partially gold-plated and colour-printed
• Mintage: only 100 pieces worldwide
• Packaging: premium coin capsule

A Collector's Coin with Character – Why This Piece in Particular?

Anyone who collects silver coins knows: it is the small mintages that tell stories. While common investment products are issued in millions of pieces, this edition launches with a very low mintage. 100 coins. No more. Whoever secures one holds a piece of brewing history and, at the same time, a genuine rarity in their hands.

The appeal of such pieces lies not solely in the precious metal value. It is the combination of design impact, artisanal finishing and sheer scarcity that electrifies collectors worldwide. In addition: silver is considered a durable, dimensionally stable material that retains its properties even 50 years from now. And – a small but notable tax advantage: profits from the sale of silver are generally tax-free after a holding period of one year.

Who Should Consider This Coin?

1. For collectors of Bavarian themes, beer enthusiasts and friends of regional tradition.
2. For lovers of colour-finished editions with gold accents.
3. For all those who appreciate low mintages and wish to deliberately add rarities to their collection.
4. As an extraordinary gift for milestone birthdays, anniversaries or brewery-related occasions.

Compared to classic bullion coins such as the Maple Leaf or Vienna Philharmonic, this special edition stands out clearly: while standard bullion coins are issued annually in high millions, this is a profoundly exclusive micro-mintage. That is the difference between "one of many" and "one of a hundred".

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