Eye of Ra
In the myth the Eye went away and only returned once wine, music and dance had calmed it; in this way the Egyptians explained the yearly journey of the sun to the south and back.
On the Eye of Ra bar
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- Pure fine gold: 999/1,000 fineness
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Gold and silver on the Nile
Ramesses II, 1/1,000 ounce gold, obverse
Just 11 × 15.4 millimetres in size, with the coat of arms of Chad on the back.
In ancient Egypt
Flesh and bones of the gods
To the Egyptians, gold and silver were more than metal: they could stand for the flesh and the bones of the gods, for the sun and the moon.
Gold was linked with the gods and the deified dead because it lasts; silver, for its pale colour, with the moon and with ritual purity.
In the land of the pharaohs
Five faces of ancient Egypt
Ramesses II made a treaty with the Hittites and married two Hittite princesses. He built from Byblos to Jebel Barkal, founded the capital Piramesse and had the temples of Abu Simbel cut from the rock.
Four faces from the series of Chad appear in this world: Cleopatra, Nefertiti, Hatshepsut and Ramesses II.
The fifth face of this world, Tutankhamun, appears on the coins of the Perth Mint and the bars from Liberia. His tomb was found largely intact.
The gold of the pharaohs
Gold from Nubia and the Eastern Desert
The Egyptian word for gold, nbw, is reflected in the ancient name of Nubia.
Egyptian Museum · Turin
The map of the gold mines
Around 1150 BC a map of the Wadi Hammamat was made for a quarrying expedition of Ramesses IV, one of the earliest known maps. According to the geologist James Harrell, it bears labels such as “hills where gold is found” and “hills of gold and silver”.
It is regarded as the oldest known geological map; the next known one only appears in the sources some 29 centuries later.
Silver and the moon
For long, silver was worth more than gold
Temple inscriptions from much of Egypt’s history point to this.
Giza · wonder of the ancient world
Built for eternity
The Pyramid of Khufu is the only surviving wonder of the ancient world. Its ancient name was Akhet Khufu, “the Horizon of Khufu”.
Signs of the Nile
What the signs meant
The same signs return on the pieces of this world. This is how major museums describe their meaning in ancient Egypt.
Wedjat eye
“Wedjat” means “the one that is sound”: in the myth Seth injured or stole the eye of Horus, and Thoth restored it.
On a pyramid from Djibouti
Scarab
Scarabs with the name and title of their owner often served as seals: their underside was pressed into a lump of clay.
On the scarab from the Solomon Islands
Ankh
As a hieroglyph the ankh wrote the words “live” and “life”; as a symbol it stood for life.
On a pyramid from Djibouti
Uraeus
The rearing cobra with its flared hood was worn on the forehead and was regarded as a sign of protection.
On the death mask from Liberia
Cartouche
In hieroglyphic inscriptions the oval surrounds the names of royal persons.
On the coin of the Perth Mint
Minting and finish
Fine gold in miniature
The plate comes on a card with its numismatic data.
PortraitThe portrait in detail
ArmsThe arms of Chad
At a glance
- Motif
- Ramesses II
- Metal
- gold
- Weight
- 1/1,000 ounce
- Fineness
- 999/1,000
- Dimensions
- 11 × 15.4 mm, rectangular
- Country of issue
- Chad
- Face value
- 3,000 CFA francs
- Quality
- Uncirculated
- Mintage
- 50,000 pieces
Gold and silver on the Nile
Gold for permanence, silver for the moon: what the Egyptians saw in their metals, these bars and coins carry on.
Gold Ramses II Coin – fully-fledged investment gold under the sign of the greatest Pharaoh
- Design: The blister card features the impressive stone bust of Ramesses II wearing the royal Nemes headdress – in the background the colossal rock statues of the Temple of Abu Simbel, complemented by a cartouche with hieroglyphs and the golden inscription "RAMESSES II".
- Material & fineness: struck from the purest fine gold with a fineness of 999/1,000, fine weight 0.031 g or 1/1,000 oz – the smallest gold unit with maximum purity.
- Manufacturer: produced by Valcambi, one of the world's most renowned refineries from Switzerland.
- Issuing country & face value: official legal tender of the Republic of Chad, face value 3,000 CFA francs.
- Year of issue & mintage: 2024, strictly limited to 50,000 pieces, condition Brilliant Uncirculated (BU).
With the Gold Ramses II Coin, you acquire one of the smallest, yet finest issues in the field of gold coins. It belongs to the "History" series and combines an exceptionally striking design with what truly matters in a physical gold investment: pure fine gold. The value of this issue is based primarily on the precious metal it contains – the design is the personal touch, the fine gold is the substance.
Ramesses II – a ruler who made history
Ramesses II, also known as "Ramesses the Great", was the third Pharaoh of the 19th Dynasty and ruled the Egyptian Empire for around 66 years – an unprecedented length of reign for that era. At just 14 years old, his father Seti I appointed him co-regent, and about a decade later he ascended the throne himself. As a military commander, builder and diplomat, he shaped an entire epoch: he had the new capital Pi-Ramesses built, created the Ramesseum and the mighty temples of Abu Simbel, and is regarded as a co-author of one of the first documented peace treaties in human history. The bust on this coin captures exactly this aura of power and permanence – a fitting symbol for a precious metal that does not lose its value even over millennia.
Obverse and reverse in detail
The obverse shows the portrait of the Pharaoh along with hieroglyphic signs. The reverse bears the coat of arms of the Republic of Chad – flanked by a lion and a goat, with the motto "UNITÉ · TRAVAIL · PROGRES" – as well as the inscriptions "REPUBLIQUE DU TCHAD", the face value "3000 FRANCS CFA" and the fineness indication "999/1000 FINE GOLD". This clearly identifies the Ramesses II coin as an official gold issue.
Why this gold issue makes a convincing investment
Gold is the oldest currency in the world and has been a proven store of value for over 6,000 years. It has an intrinsic, globally recognized value, has historically never been worth zero, and protects against the gradual erosion of purchasing power. That is precisely why this small issue is more than just a nicely designed little card – it is genuine, physical investment gold.
- Building wealth in small steps: Small amounts of gold add up over the years into a considerable fortune – ideal for getting started with physical gold investment.
- Inflation hedge and crisis protection: As a tangible asset, gold has always served as an inflation hedge and as crisis protection in economically uncertain times.
- Preservation of value & passing it on: Fine gold is durable, retains its shine across generations, and can be passed on as retirement provision or inheritance.
- High liquidity: Gold is tradable worldwide, can be resold at any time, and quickly converted into cash.
There is also room for the personal occasion here: for a birthday, christening or Christmas, give not just a mere gift, but a genuine investment. Despite the historical design, what you are acquiring here is fully-fledged investment gold – minted fine gold whose value is based on the gold price. Please note: profits from the sale of gold are generally tax-free, provided the holding period is at least one year. With a mintage of only 50,000 pieces, the Gold Ramses II Coin from the Republic of Chad is a compact tangible asset that combines history and permanence in the smallest of spaces.
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