1 kg Silver Bayernthaler Schloss Neuschwanstein 2025
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Impressive 1 kg silver medal of the fairytale Neuschwanstein Castle in top minting quality from the Bavarian State Mint- Limited first edition of a new series featuring annually changing Bavarian landmarks in purest silver 999/1,000
- Value-stable investment with tax-free profit on sale after one year - ideal for collectors and investors
- Majestic collector's item: Impressive 1 kg silver medal featuring a detailed depiction of the world-famous Neuschwanstein Castle, minted in top quality by the traditional Bavarian State Mint
- Exclusive first edition: The start of a promising series with annually changing designs of Bavarian landmarks, limited mintage in purest silver 999/1,000 and an impressive 100 mm diameter
- Value-stable investment: An ideal combination of collector's item and crisis provision with tax-free profit on sale after one year - a perfect alternative to conventional investments
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Bayern Thaler 2025
1 kg fine silver
Bayern Thaler 2025, 1 kg 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“30 BAYERN THALER”
Mint mark“D”
Since 1158“SEIT 1158” (since 1158)
ArmsThe Bavarian state coat of arms, held by two lions
Fineness“1 KG AG 999” above “MÜNCHEN”
Details from images in our gallery.
The sizes
The value grows with the weight.
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 kgIssue 2025not to scale
At a glance
- Issue
- Bayern Thaler 2025
- Metal
- Silver
- Weight
- 1 kg
- Fineness
- 999/1,000
- Value inscribed
- “30 BAYERN THALER”
- Edge
- reeded
- Mint mark
- “D”
- Mint
- Bayerisches Hauptmünzamt, Munich
- Packaging
- capsule
The capsule in the foundation stone stays closed.
Bayernthaler 2025: Majestic Neuschwanstein Castle in the Purest Silver
With the imposing 1 kilogram Bayernthaler 2025, the Bavarian State Mint presents an extraordinary medal that immortalises the world-famous Neuschwanstein Castle in all its splendour. This impressive silver medal combines Bavarian tradition with numismatic excellence and offers a special appeal to both collectors and investors alike.
Unique Design and the Highest Minting Quality
The obverse of the medal shows a highly detailed depiction of the fairytale-like Neuschwanstein Castle, nestled within the picturesque mountain landscape of the Bavarian Alps. The reverse is adorned with the traditional Bavarian state coat of arms, flanked by the characteristic lions - a symbol of strength and history that has represented the tradition of the Bavarian State Mint since 1158.
This extraordinary kilogram medal marks the start of a promising series featuring annually changing designs of Bavarian landmarks.
Technical Specifications and Quality Features
- Purest silver with a fineness of 999/1,000
- Impressive diameter of 100 mm
- Minting quality: Brilliant Uncirculated (BU)
- Limited mintage of the first edition
- Secure protection with a high-quality coin capsule
A Valuable Investment with Collector Potential
As an inflation hedge and crisis protection, this medal offers significant advantages. The rising industrial demand for silver, particularly in forward-looking sectors such as electronics and solar technology, underscores the long-term potential of this precious metal.
Tax Advantages and Collector Aspects
- Tax-free capital gains after a one-year holding period
- A stable-value alternative to conventional financial investments
- A collector's item of cultural and historical significance
- An ideal gift for generations to come
The Bayernthaler 2025 combines the benefits of a stable-value silver investment with the appeal of an exclusive collector's item. The combination of the timeless design of Neuschwanstein Castle, the high minting quality of the Bavarian State Mint, and the impressive kilogram format makes this medal an extraordinary collector's piece with potential for value appreciation.
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