100 Deutsche Mark Gold Minted Bar (Mintage: 5,000 | Proof)

1/200 Ounce Gold Minted Bar – 100 Deutsche Mark: Clara Schumann Immortalised in Purest Gold

• Strictly limited: Only 5,000 pieces of this extraordinary minting exist worldwide

• Growth potential: Enormous appreciation potential due to the extremely low mintage and growing collector demand

• Rarity: An exceptionally rare collector's coin that should not be missing from any discerning collection

• Investment objective: The strict limitation gives this piece outstanding potential for value appreciation

• Minting quality: Highest possible minting quality "Proof" (PP) for flawless sharpness of detail

• Design: Faithful reproduction of the legendary 100-DM banknote featuring the portrait of Clara Schumann – a piece of German cultural history in gold

• Value preservation: Gold bars made of 999.9 fine gold preserve the true value of your wealth across generations

• Protection: In uncertain times, physical gold protects your savings from loss of purchasing power and currency risks

• Manufacturer: Kettner Edelmetalle – one of Germany's leading precious metals dealers

• Country of origin: Official legal tender of the Republic of Liberia with a face value of 25 dollars

There are collectibles you own. And there are collectibles you guard like a treasure. This gold minted bar unquestionably belongs in the second category. With a mintage of only 5,000 pieces worldwide, it is an absolute rarity that makes the heart of every ambitious collector beat faster. Crafted from 999.9 fine gold and bearing the iconic design of the 100-Deutsche-Mark banknote, this masterpiece combines German monetary nostalgia with the timeless fascination of gold – humanity's oldest store of value.

Clara Schumann: An Icon of Music History – Immortalised in Gold

The obverse of this gold bar in coin format features the unmistakable portrait of Clara Schumann (1819–1896), the brilliant pianist and composer who once graced the face of the 100-DM banknote. Every detail has been transferred to the precious metal with breathtaking precision: her piercing gaze, the elegant hairstyle with hairband, the teardrop-shaped earrings. To the left of the portrait, the large numeral "100" is visible, below it an artfully designed lyre symbol – a homage to Schumann's musical legacy. Historic building silhouettes in the background, the inscription "DEUTSCHE BUNDESBANK" and the lettering "Banknote" in Old German typography complete the nostalgic overall picture.

The reverse is in no way inferior to the obverse. A majestic grand piano with an open sheet of music dominates the design – a further symbol of Clara Schumann's incomparable legacy. The coat of arms of the Republic of Liberia and the Federal Eagle are also visible, as are the technical specifications: 1/200 oz, 25 dollars face value and the purity designation 9999 FEINGOLD.

What makes a minted bar so special?

You may be wondering: what exactly is a minted bar? The answer is as elegant as the product itself. A minted bar combines the rectangular form of a classic bar with the official coin stamp of an issuing country. By virtue of the stamped face value of 25 dollars, this bar attains the status of legal tender in Liberia. It is therefore far more than a mere collector's item – it is an officially recognised monetary piece in bar form.

1. Rectangular form like a classic bar

2. Official face value makes it legal tender

3. Combination of collector appeal and precious metal value

4. VAT-free acquisition as investment gold

Extreme Rarity Meets the Highest Minting Artistry

Let this number sink in: Only 5,000 pieces. Worldwide. This is no ordinary limitation – this is numismatic exclusivity in its purest form. While many collector's coins appear in mintages of several tens of thousands, this minted bar moves in a league reserved for only the fewest mintings. The very low mintage makes each individual piece a potential crown jewel in your collection.

Added to this is the Proof minting quality – the absolute gold standard (in the truest sense of the word) among grades of preservation. In this elaborate process, the dies are polished multiple times and the blanks are specially pre-treated. The result? Mirror-like surfaces, matte reliefs and a sharpness of detail that reproduces even the finest hatching and lines of the banknote design with razor-sharp clarity. Every texture – from the fine lines of the lyre symbol to the architectural details in the background – stands out in a vivid, three-dimensional manner.

"Gold is money. Everything else is credit." – J.P. Morgan

Technical Details at a Glance

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

• Weight: 1/200 ounce (0.16 g fine and gross weight)

• Dimensions: 15.00 mm × 8.50 mm

• Face value: 25 dollars (Republic of Liberia)

• Grade: Proof (PP)

• Mintage: 5,000 pieces worldwide

• Packaging: High-quality coin capsule

• Series: Symbolism

• Manufacturer: Kettner Edelmetalle

For Collectors with Discernment – and Foresight

This minted bar is not a mass-produced item. It is aimed at connoisseurs, at enthusiasts of German monetary history and at collectors who seek the extraordinary. The combination of the nostalgic 100-DM design, purest 999.9 fine gold and an extreme limitation to just 5,000 pieces creates a collector's item of remarkable standing. Anyone who is passionate about German numismatics or wishes to preserve the memory of the Deutsche Mark in the finest of materials will find here an object of rare beauty.

Gold has preserved its value for over 6,000 years – it has outlasted every currency, every empire and every crisis. As an inflation hedge and crisis protection, the precious metal enjoys the highest level of trust worldwide. And when this gold comes in such an artful and strictly limited form, something is created that goes far beyond the pure material value. Furthermore, gains from the sale of investment gold are generally tax-free after a holding period of at least one year – a further advantage that this noble piece brings with it.

Secure one of the last available pieces of this extraordinary minted bar before the strictly limited edition is finally sold out. A piece like this will not come again.