1 oz Silver Malta 5 Euro Maltese Pharaoh Hound 2026 (Mintage: 1,000 | partially gilded | Ruthenium)

Maltese Pharaoh Hound 2026 – 1 oz Silver Coin from Malta with Strict Mintage Limit

• Strictly limited: a worldwide mintage of only 1,000 pieces – each specimen carries its own individual number.
• Growth potential: high value appreciation potential due to the strict limitation and the lively international demand for the Maltese series.
• A genuine rarity: exclusive collector's coin for collectors who deliberately seek out issues with four-digit mintages.
• Design: a head portrait of the Kelb tal-Fenek in front of a geometric sunburst, together with the Maltese Cross, and on the value side the national coat of arms of Malta – designed by Natalia Danysz.
• Manufacturer: Germania Mint, issued in partnership with the Central Bank of Malta.
• Country of origin: Poland; the issuing country is Malta, with a face value of 5 euros.
• Finish: 1 oz Ag 999.9 in Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) quality, black ruthenium finish, partially gilded with yellow gold, capsule, engraved wooden box and certificate of authenticity.

A dog as a national symbol? In Malta, that is exactly the case. The Pharaoh Hound, known in Maltese as the Kelb tal-Fenek, is regarded as the national dog of the island republic – and it now graces one of the most striking new releases of the 2026 minting year. The issue consists of one ounce of silver with a fineness of 999.9/1,000, finished with dark ruthenium and partial gilding. The contrast between the deep black dog's head and the radiant golden rays makes this issue unmistakable at first glance.

Kelb tal-Fenek – Malta's National Dog in Ruthenium and Gold

The design shows the slender greyhound-type breed in profile: upright ears, a fine muzzle, short coat. Behind the head, a geometric sunburst is arranged, alluding to the ancient Egyptian associations of the breed's name. In the upper field sits the Maltese Cross, one of the country's most important national emblems. The value side bears the national coat of arms of Malta, likewise finished in dark ruthenium, set against the same radiant yellow-gold background. The shape is also unusual: the edge runs in a flower-like wavy pattern rather than a plain circle. As an official issue of Malta, the coin carries a face value of 5 euros – though its numismatic appeal lies far above that figure.

Mintage of Only 1,000 Pieces: Why This Rarity Electrifies Collectors

The Maltese series has made a name for itself in a short space of time. The Maltese Bee was honoured as Coin of the Year 2025 in the "Best Crown Coin" category, followed by the Maltese Ox. The Pharaoh Hound forms the third chapter. What matters most to collectors is the very low mintage: worldwide, only 1,000 specimens of this 1-ounce version exist. By comparison, common bullion coins are issued in the millions – here, a strictly limited small series meets a worldwide collector base many times larger. It is precisely this disproportion that gives rise to the value appreciation potential of such issues. In addition, there is a 2-ounce variant with a face value of 10 euros in high relief, with an even stricter limitation of 500 pieces – those who own both complete the full pair of designs.

Technical Specifications of the Silver Coin

• Material: 999.9 fine, gross weight and fine weight each 31.1 g
• Denomination: 1 oz | Face value: 5 euros | Year of issue: 2026
• Diameter: 38.61 mm (verified according to manufacturer's specifications)
• Condition: Brilliant Uncirculated (BU), brand new
• Finish: ruthenium coating, partial yellow-gold gilding, individual numbering
• Scope of delivery: coin capsule, engraved wooden box with outer carton, certificate

Silver: Collector's Delight with Real Material Value

Unlike pure commemorative pieces, silver coins always carry an intrinsic value. Silver has been used as a coinage metal for thousands of years and is at the same time an indispensable industrial raw material – electronics, solar technology and medical technology all rely on it continuously, while supply naturally remains limited. A pleasant aspect for private owners: profits from the sale of physical silver in Germany are generally tax-free, provided the minimum holding period of one year is observed. The white metal has also proven itself as an inflation hedge and as part of long-term retirement provision; anyone additionally thinking about crisis protection typically supplements collector's items with classic bullion products.

Precious metal outlasts currencies, governments and fashions. A collector's coin combines this preservation of value with craftsmanship, history and the joy of owning a piece that exists only 1,000 times.

Who Is This Issue Suited For?

Anyone who simply wants to stack ounces will reach for standard products without special finishing. This minting is aimed at collectors, lovers of special animal designs, and everyone who deliberately wants to add a rarity with a documented small mintage to their holdings. The elaborate ruthenium and gold finishing, the individual numbering, and the high-quality wooden box justify a premium over the pure material value – in return, you receive a collector's coin that will never be reissued in this form again. Be sure to keep the capsule, box and certificate together: the completeness of the accessories noticeably matters when it comes to limited issues. Only handle the coin by its edge, so that the delicate mirror finish of the gilded surfaces remains flawlessly preserved.