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

1/200 Ounce Gold Minted Bar "500 Deutsche Mark" – A Unique Rarity in Proof Quality

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

• Growth potential: Enormous appreciation potential thanks to extreme limited mintage and growing collector demand

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

• Investment goal: With gold bars, you effectively protect your wealth against the gradual loss of purchasing power caused by inflation

• Value preservation: This minted bar made of the purest fine gold preserves the true value of your wealth across generations

• Protection: In times of economic uncertainty, rising national debt, and galloping inflation, gold offers a reliable shield for your savings

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

• Design: Artistic reproduction of the legendary 500 DM banknote featuring the portrait of Maria Sibylla Merian and her famous nature studies

• Manufacturer: Exclusively produced by Kettner Edelmetalle

• Country of origin: Conceived and designed in Germany, official legal tender of the Republic of Liberia

What happens when German monetary history meets the purest gold? A collector's piece of breathtaking beauty is born. This 1/200 ounce gold minted bar from the "Symbolik" series immortalises the iconic 500 Deutsche Mark banknote in 999.9 fine gold – in a mintage of just 5,000 pieces worldwide. Whoever owns this piece possesses a genuine collector's coin of the highest exclusivity.

Maria Sibylla Merian – immortalised in pure gold

The obverse of this fascinating minted bar features the faithful portrait of Maria Sibylla Merian (1647–1717), the renowned naturalist and artist who once graced the face of the 500 DM banknote. Her delicate facial features, her artfully curled hair – all of this has been transferred into gold with impressive precision. In the background, one can make out a historic city skyline as well as a finely rendered dragonfly, a reference to Merian's groundbreaking entomological studies. The inscription "FÜNFHUNDERT DEUTSCHE MARK" along the right edge and the serial number "AA0000077A4" lend the piece additional authenticity.

The reverse is dedicated to the nature design of the original banknote's reverse side: a magnificent poppy flower, an elegantly hovering swallowtail butterfly, and a finely engraved caterpillar on a plant stem. Above this sits the seal of the Deutsche Bundesbank featuring the Federal Eagle. Along the left edge, the details "1/200 OZ" and "25 DOLLARS" can be found, along with the coat of arms of the Republic of Liberia. On the right, the inscription "9999 FEINGOLD" appears vertically.

What makes this minted bar so special?

A minted bar combines two worlds. It looks like a classic bar – rectangular, compact, with polished edges – but carries an official face value of 25 dollars of the Republic of Liberia. This makes it a recognised means of payment and grants it the status of a coin. For collectors, this means: numismatic value meets precious metal substance.

The Deutsche Mark was more than just money. It was a symbol of stability, the economic miracle, and German self-confidence. This minted bar preserves that memory in imperishable gold.

Extreme rarity – only 5,000 pieces worldwide

Let this number sink in: Only 5,000 pieces. This is no ordinary limited edition. This is an extreme rarity of the kind that occurs only very rarely in the precious metals market. While many collector's coins are issued in mintages of several thousand or even tens of thousands of pieces, this minted bar operates in a completely different league. The strict limited mintage makes it one of the most exclusive gold products currently available.

For collectors, this creates a fascinating scenario: demand for such rare pieces often exceeds supply many times over. Historically speaking, strictly limited collector's coins in Proof quality have repeatedly recorded remarkable increases in value. We cannot and may not make any promise of returns – but the mathematics of supply and demand speak a clear language.

Technical details at a glance

1. Precious metal: Gold of the highest fineness of 999.9/1,000

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

3. Dimensions: 15.00 mm × 8.50 mm

4. Face value: 25 Dollars (Republic of Liberia)

5. Condition: Proof (PP)

6. Packaging: High-quality coin capsule

7. Mintage: 5,000 pieces

8. Manufacturer: Kettner Edelmetalle

Gold as a timeless companion – and as an inflation hedge

Gold is humanity's oldest currency. For over 6,000 years it has preserved its value – while countless paper currencies have come and gone. Even the Deutsche Mark, as stable as it once was, exists today only as a memory. But gold? Gold endures. It is VAT-exempt, tradeable worldwide, and even tax-free upon sale after a holding period of at least one year. Especially in times when central banks are running the money-printing presses at full speed, physical gold offers a proven crisis protection.

Who is this minted bar ideal for?

This minted bar is aimed at passionate collectors who seek the extraordinary. At enthusiasts of German monetary history who wish to see the charm of the Deutsche Mark immortalised in gold. And at astute investors who know that genuine rarities with very low mintages tend to be among the most sought-after pieces on the market in the long term. Compared to classic investment bars without collector value, this minted bar offers an additional numismatic dimension that sets it apart from the crowd.

Secure one of the last available pieces now – before this unique rarity disappears from the market forever. Because with only 5,000 pieces worldwide, one thing is certain: those who hesitate too long will miss out.