1/200 oz Gold "Gold Mark" 2026 (Mintage: 5,000 | Proof)

1/200 Ounce Gold "Gold Mark" 2026 – Minted Fine Gold in Miniature Format

• Minting quality: Crafted in the highest possible quality, Proof (PP) – mirror-like surfaces meet finely matted reliefs.
• Strictly limited: Worldwide mintage of 5,000 pieces – a deliberately kept limited edition.
• Investment substance: 999.9 fine gold – the value of this issue is primarily determined by the gold price.
• Design: A majestic eagle's head within an oak leaf wreath, along with the large numeral "1" between two oak branches – a tribute to the tradition-rich Deutsche Mark.
• Material / fineness: Purest gold with a fineness of 999.9/1,000, equivalent to 24 carat.
• Manufacturer: Exclusively issued by Kettner Edelmetalle.
• Country of origin: Issuing country is the Republic of Liberia, face value 25 Dollars, year of issue 2026.
• Growth opportunities: The limited number of pieces lends the coin a certain rarity and thus an interesting appreciation potential.

Anyone wishing to invest in physical gold does not necessarily need to opt for a full ounce. The "Gold Mark" 2026 packs genuine fine gold into a miniature format of just 14 millimeters in diameter – making it possible to enter physical gold investment in small steps. Despite the nostalgic design, what you acquire here is fully-fledged investment gold: minted fine gold whose value is directly tied to the gold price. The design provides the personal touch, while the fine gold core is the actual substance and reason for purchase.

A Design in the Spirit of the Deutsche Mark

The design of this Gold Mark deliberately plays with German coin tradition. The obverse features a large, raised "1", flanked by two symmetrically arranged oak branches complete with acorns – the left branch set against a deep black background, the right one on a gleaming gold field. Below are the inscription "GOLD MARK" and the year "2026", framed by a fine beaded border. The oak leaves are a classic German symbol, evoking memories of the former D-Mark. The reverse shows a powerful eagle's head in profile, its finely detailed plumage framed by an oak leaf wreath; the inscription reads "1/200 OZ 9999 FINE GOLD" as well as "25 DOLLARS" and "Republic of Liberia". The combination of mirrored and matted surfaces brings out every feather and leaf vein in vivid detail.

Small Format, Genuine Gold Value

As part of the "Symbolism" series, this coin joins the sought-after gold coins in miniature format. With a mintage of 5,000 pieces, the issue is strictly limited – a fact that draws attention beyond its pure material value. Anyone specifically seeking coins with low mintages will find in this collector's coin with a genuine gold core an appealing addition. However, for investors, what matters most remains the gold content: the market value follows the gold price, and small amounts of gold add up over the years into a considerable asset.

For over 6,000 years, gold has been regarded as a proven store of value – it possesses intrinsic worth, has never been worth zero, and is recognized worldwide as a means of payment and exchange.

Comparison: 1/200-Ounce Coin or Gold Bar?

In the segment of the smallest weights, the Gold Mark competes with the classic 1/200-ounce gold bar. Both contain the same small amount of fine gold, but the coin offers two advantages: a state-guaranteed face value from the issuing country of Liberia, as well as an elaborately engraved design in Proof quality. A gold bar scores with simple functionality, while this coin combines collector appeal with investment character. Both forms of pure gold are tradable worldwide, highly liquid, and can be converted back into cash at any time.

Investment Gold for Special Occasions

Precisely because of its appealing design, the Gold Mark is excellently suited as a gift of genuine investment gold – for example, for a birth, christening, or birthday. What is given is not a mere souvenir but a tangible asset made of fine gold. Physical gold serves as long-term protection, can pass on wealth from generation to generation, and is traditionally valued as an inflation hedge as well as crisis protection. Note: Under current legislation, profits from the sale of physical gold are generally tax-free, provided a holding period of at least one year is observed.

Key Facts at a Glance

• Precious metal: Gold, fineness 999.9/1,000
• Fine weight: 1/200 oz (approx. 0.16 g)
• Diameter: 14.00 mm, reeded edge, surrounding beaded circle
• Face value: 25 Dollars (issuing country Liberia)
• Condition: Proof (PP), brand new
• Mintage: 5,000 pieces worldwide
• Delivery: in decorative coin card