1 oz Silver Bayernthaler Schloss Neuschwanstein 2025 (Mintage: 1,158 | Proof)
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- From Munich: Bavarian Main Mint
- Rich in Detail: Towers, battlements, windows
- Highest Purity: 999 parts per 1,000
- From MunichReverse with state coat of arms and Munich lettering
- Rich in DetailCastle on a rocky outcrop before the Bavarian Alps
- Highest PurityFineness 999/1,000, delivered in a premium case
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Bayern Thaler 2025
1 ounce fine silver, proof
Bayern Thaler 2025, 1 ounce fine silver, front with Neuschwanstein Castle, image
Neuschwanstein Castle in the first design of the series, on the back the Bavarian state coat of arms, held by two lions. Struck at the Bayerisches Hauptmünzamt in Munich.
The foundation stone
A capsule lies in the masonry.
Work on the building site began in the summer of 1868, and up to 8 metres of rock were cleared away. On 5 September 1869 the building plan, portraits of the builder and coins from his reign were placed in the foundation stone.
For a long time it could not be determined where the stone lies. In 2019 researchers from Bamberg located the spot, behind a brick near the so-called Feierabendziegel (end-of-day brick), which bears the year 1869.
“For reasons of heritage protection, the masonry remains closed and the capsule therefore untouched.”
A piece from Munich now bears the castle, and its back reads “SEIT 1158” (since 1158).
The builder
“The spot is one of the most beautiful to be found,sacred and unapproachable.”
Ludwig II, letter to Richard Wagner, May 1868
Ludwig II, who lived from 1845 to 1886, had been King of Bavaria since 1864. In May 1868 he wrote to Richard Wagner that he intended “to have the old castle ruin of Hohenschwangau near the Pöllat Gorge rebuilt in the true style of the old German knights’ castles”.
The building site was the narrow ridge called “Jugend” high above the Pöllat Gorge, not far from Hohenschwangau Castle, where he had spent his childhood.
In the same letter he looks forward “to dwelling there one day (in 3 years)”. The gatehouse was ready for occupation at the end of 1873 and served him as his home for years; his living quarters in the Palas were not ready until 1884.
He planned a “Neue Burg Hohenschwangau” (New Hohenschwangau Castle); the name Neuschwanstein came later.
The castle
Leitmotifs from the Wartburg and from the stage.
In 1867 Ludwig II visited the Wartburg, where the Singers’ Hall delighted him most. The architect Eduard Riedel worked in ideas from stage designs by the Munich theatre painter Christian Jank.
From his youth Ludwig identified with Lohengrin from Wagner’s opera, and the swan was the heraldic animal of the Counts of Schwangau. Wagner himself never set foot in the castle.
Under the pale limestone the masonry is brick, and the Throne Room is a clad iron structure. The castle was never completed, the keep was never built, and Ludwig II saw it “to the last only as a building site”.
Since 1 August 1886 it has been open to visitors. Today about 1.4 million people a year walk through rooms that were “intended for a single occupant”, and since 2025 Neuschwanstein has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site together with Linderhof, Schachen and Herrenchiemsee.
The mint
In 1158 Munich received the right to mint coins.
The right to mint was granted by Henry the Lion, and with it the present-day Bayerisches Hauptmünzamt was founded. Today it is a state-owned enterprise of the Free State of Bavaria and strikes circulation and collector coins on behalf of the Federal Government.
For the Bayern Thaler, the Free State commissioned it through the Ministry of Finance; beside the castle stands the “D”, the mark of the Munich mint, one of five in Germany.
This 2025 issue bears the first design of the series. The view is to change every year.
CastleNeuschwanstein Castle, first design
Value“BAYERN 1 THALER”
Mint mark“D”
Since 1158“SEIT 1158” (since 1158)
ArmsThe Bavarian state coat of arms, held by two lions
Fineness“1 OZ AG 999” above “MÜNCHEN”
Details from images in our gallery.
The sizes
The value grows with the weight.
The value follows the weight: 100 Bayern Thaler correspond to one ounce of gold 999.9, one Bayern Thaler to one ounce of silver 999.
The five gold sizes from 1/25 to 1 ounce are shown to the scale of their diameters, from 13 to 37 mm. Available sizes are linked.
Gold 2026
1/25 ounce13 mm
1/10 ounce16 mm
1/4 ounce22 mm
1/2 ounce28 mm
1 ounce37 mm
Silver
1 ounceIssue 2025not to scale
At a glance
- Issue
- Bayern Thaler 2025
- Metal
- Silver
- Weight
- 1 ounce
- Fineness
- 999/1,000
- Value inscribed
- “BAYERN 1 THALER”
- Edge
- reeded
- Mint mark
- “D”
- Mint
- Bayerisches Hauptmünzamt, Munich
- Packaging
- case
- Quality
- proof
The capsule in the foundation stone stays closed.
Bayernthaler 2025: Fairy-tale Neuschwanstein Castle in purest silver
- Limited edition of only 1,158 pieces worldwide
- Highest minting quality Proof (PP)
- Purest silver with 999/1,000 fineness
- Detailed depiction of the famous Neuschwanstein Castle
- Perfect as a collector's item and inflation hedge
With the Bayernthaler 2025, the Bavarian State Mint presents an extraordinary medal that showcases the world-famous Neuschwanstein Castle in all its splendour. This exclusive edition in Proof quality combines the highest minting craftsmanship with the timeless value stability of silver.
Unique design meets the highest minting quality
The obverse of the medal shows a highly detailed depiction of the majestic Neuschwanstein Castle, nestled in the picturesque mountain landscape of the Bavarian Alps. The reverse is adorned with the traditional Bavarian state coat of arms, framed by the inscriptions "BAYERISCHES HAUPTMÜNZAMT" and "MÜNCHEN".
Exclusive collector's item with value appreciation potential
With a strictly limited edition of only 1,158 pieces worldwide, this Bayernthaler is not only a sought-after collector's item but also a promising investment. As a crisis hedge, the medal is particularly suitable, as silver has been valued as a stable-value precious metal for centuries.
"The Bayernthaler 2025 combines Bavarian history, the highest craftsmanship and the timeless value stability of silver in a unique collector's item."
Technical specifications and special features
- Fine weight: 31.10 grams (1 ounce) - Diameter: 37.00 mm - Fineness: 999/1,000 silver - Mint: Bavarian State Mint - Delivered in a high-quality case
As an investment product, you benefit from the tax exemption on sales profits after a holding period of one year. The rising industrial demand for silver, especially in future-oriented fields such as electronics and solar technology, underscores the long-term potential of this extraordinary medal.
Conclusion: Art, history and investment in one
The Bayernthaler 2025 is more than just a silver medal - it is a piece of Bavarian history, immortalised in purest silver. The combination of strict limitation, the highest minting quality and the timeless design makes this edition a must-have for discerning collectors and far-sighted investors.
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