1 oz Silver Crystal Eagle 2026 (Mintage: 100 | partially gilded)

1 oz Silver Proud Eagle 2026 – refined rarity with a mintage of just 100 pieces

• Strictly limited: Extremely low mintage of only 100 pieces worldwide – a micro series for true connoisseurs.

• Exclusive: This rare collector's item is available exclusively from Kettner Edelmetalle and nowhere else.

• High-quality refinement: Finished in Germany using several technical processes – partial gilding and colored coloring – refined especially for you.

• Growth opportunities: Very high potential for value appreciation due to the strict limitation and the continued strong demand for artfully refined design coins.

• Rarity: An exceptionally rare edition that has few equals even in well-curated collections.

• Investment target: A rare collector's coin that, due to its strict limitation, carries high potential for value appreciation.

• Design: A majestic bald eagle in a crystalline, sparkling gemstone look, framed by ruby-red foliage and golden accents.

• Material & fineness: A full ounce of 999.9/1,000 fine silver – in other words, nearly pure precious metal.

• Manufacturer: Base coin from Kettner Edelmetalle, subsequently refined in Germany.

• Country of origin: Germany – the country of issue of the base coin is the Republic of Liberia.

There are coins one acquires simply to keep safe – and there are coins from which one can hardly look away. The "Proud Eagle 2026" clearly belongs to the latter category. Within the Animals on Land series, this edition ranks among the most elaborate silver coins that Kettner Edelmetalle has exclusively refined. The base is a full ounce of silver in top fineness of 999.9/1,000, issued with a face value of 20 dollars for the issuing country Liberia.

A design like a thousand cut gemstones

The centerpiece of this edition is a bald eagle unlike anything seen before. Its plumage appears to be composed of countless faceted crystals – snow-white on the head, deep red to ruby-colored on the chest and wings. The eagle perches on a delicate branch, entwined with brightly glowing red autumn foliage, while the beak shimmers in warm gold. A second, large-format portrait brings the bird of prey's piercing, amber-colored gaze into focus. The entire coin edge as well as numerous details are partially gilded – a warm, noble frame for the coolly gleaming silver.

Masterful refinement – made in Germany

After minting, the raw coin is refined in Germany by a specialized company exclusively for Kettner Edelmetalle. Several techniques work together here: a fine color refinement (coloring) brings the gemstone-like appearance to life, while the partial gold application gilds and specifically highlights individual areas. This elaborate refinement requires a great deal of precision and manual work – making each individual piece a small work of art. The reeded edge and the Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) condition round off the overall impression; the coin is delivered protected in a high-quality case.

Strict limitation: a rarity for collectors

What makes this edition so appealing to collectors is its very low mintage. With a mintage of only 100 pieces, the Proud Eagle 2026 ranks among the rarest silver editions of this year of issue altogether. Where the number of pieces is so tightly limited and demand for artfully refined design coins keeps growing, a noticeable potential for value appreciation emerges. Anyone seeking a true rarity will find here a collector's item whose charm is likely to continue unfolding with each passing year.

This piece is a genuine Kettner exclusive product: available only from us. It is precisely this combination of an exclusively available design, German craftsmanship, and strict limitation that makes this small series so coveted among numismatists and collectors alike.

"An eagle made of pure silver, set like a jewel – not something you own every day."

Classic bullion coin meets refined collector's item

Anyone familiar with classic bullion favorites such as the American Silver Eagle, the Canadian Maple Leaf, or the British Britannia knows to appreciate their consistent designs and high mintages – they are the epitome of the bullion coin. The Proud Eagle 2026 deliberately plays in a different league: here, the focus is not on mass minting but on individual refinement in a tiny number of pieces. Anyone wishing to combine both can purchase widely available bullion coins and add this rare Kettner edition as a special gem to their collection.

Silver – treasured by collectors for centuries

Beyond its pure collector appeal, this coin contains genuine precious metal. Silver has been regarded as a store of value and popular coinage metal for centuries and is treasured in many cultures as a symbol of prosperity and prestige. It is durable, retains its properties across generations, and thanks to its role in electronics, solar, and medical technology, offers tangible industrial utility alongside a limited supply. For many buyers, a tax aspect also plays a role: profits from the sale of physical silver are generally tax-free after a holding period of at least one year. For those who also view precious metals as an inflation hedge or crisis protection, physical silver represents a proven tangible asset – however, with this particular piece, the collector's appeal clearly takes center stage.

Key facts at a glance

• Precious metal: Silver, fineness 999.9/1,000

• Weight: 1 ounce / 31.1 g fine weight

• Diameter: 40 mm

• Face value: 20 dollars (issuing country Liberia)

• Year of issue: 2026

• Series: Animals on Land

• Finish: partially gilded & colored, reeded edge, Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) condition

• Mintage: 100 pieces

• Delivery: as new merchandise in a practical coin capsule

You can find more fantastically designed and elaborately refined exclusive collector's coins here in our Kettner Exclusive Collection.