1 Ounce Copper Zodiac Cancer (Mintage: 1,000 | Proof)

1 oz Copper Zodiac Cancer 2026 – strictly limited rarity in Proof quality

• Strictly limited: Very low mintage of only 1,000 pieces worldwide – sells out quickly

• Growth potential: Significant value appreciation potential thanks to the strict limitation and the continued high demand for zodiac motifs

• Minting quality: Highest possible minting quality "Proof" (PP) – mirror-like background, finely matted relief

• Genuine collector's rarity: A collector's coin for enthusiasts who want to build a complete zodiac collection

• Design: A crab rendered in intricate shell detail, raising its claws above surging waves – above it a field of stars, below it the astrological symbol ♋ within a medallion

• Value side: The four elements arranged in a cross shape, with the sun-moon medallion at the centre, surrounded by all twelve zodiac signs

• Manufacturer: Various mints (issued for the Republic of Liberia)

• Certificate of authenticity: Yes – each piece is delivered with a certificate

Some coins reveal themselves the moment you turn them into the light. That is exactly the case with this collector's coin made of pure copper: the very low mintage of only 1,000 pieces worldwide makes it a true rarity within the popular 2026 Zodiac series – all while remaining an accessible entry point for collectors of any budget.

A design full of depth: emotion & protection

Cancer, the fourth sign of the zodiac, stands in astrology for sensitivity, family bonds and a sense of security. The designers did not merely hint at this symbolically but translated it into a narrative image: the creature sits broad-legged atop a churning sea, its wave crests chiselled in the finest lines. Every segment of its legs, every tooth of its open claws, every bump of its shell has been individually worked out. Above the shell, stars of varying sizes shimmer. Four small dots along the edge represent the moon – the celestial body traditionally associated with Cancer.

"Cancer • Emotion & Protection • The stars point the way, but fate lies in your hands."

The value side opens up the perspective. Four pictorial fields – clouds, mountains, flames, waves – divide the surface in a cross shape, representing air, earth, fire and water. At the centre, a sun face and a moon face merge into a single medallion. Around the rim runs the inscription "Twelve Signs • Four Elements • One Universe", along with the details Republic of Liberia, "One Dollar" and "1 oz 999 Fine Copper". Along the outer ring, all twelve zodiac symbols are arranged in sequence – a graphic reminder that these twelve designs form a single whole.

Why copper is so popular among collectors

Copper coins and copper rounds have earned a loyal following, and for good reason. In the USA, copper medallions have been minted for years with an almost inexhaustible variety of designs – from historic Liberty depictions to animal and fantasy themes. Anyone wanting to get into numismatics will find copper an ideal starting point: the feel, weight, edge design and visual impact of a 40 mm coin can all be experienced here without a high barrier to entry. And the warm, reddish-golden shine of 999 fine copper develops a depth in Proof quality that many collectors even prefer over the cooler tones of silver.

Most copper buyers are classic collectors. They take pleasure in systematically completing series, labelling capsules, filling albums. This is exactly the audience the Zodiac series appeals to: twelve designs, one shared visual language – and a personal connection, since every person has their own sign. Cancer speaks to everyone born between 21 June and 22 July, making the coin a memorable birthday gift.

Technical specifications at a glance

• Precious metal: Copper, fineness 999/1,000

• Fine weight: 31.10 g (1 oz) – gross weight 31.13 g

• Diameter: 40.00 mm

• Edge: reeded

• Face value: 1 Dollar (Liberia)

• Year of issue: 2026

• Condition: Proof

• Series: Zodiac

• Mintage: only 1,000 pieces worldwide

• Condition: brand new, with certificate of authenticity

Compared to the silver and gold editions of the series

The Zodiac series is also issued in silver and gold, some featuring partial gilding or an inset gemstone. These variants are more luxuriously finished but come at a significantly higher price. The copper edition scores with a different argument: it allows collectors to acquire several signs, or even the complete set of twelve, without the collection growing without limit. Considering that the accompanying silver editions were issued in mintages of several thousand, the number here appears even more remarkable – 1,000 pieces is an exceptionally tight mintage for a series issue.

One drawback should be openly stated: copper naturally has a lower material value than gold or silver. The appeal of this issue therefore lies clearly in the collector's realm – in the design, the minting quality and, above all, the limited mintage.

Conclusion: Small mintage, big impact

Anyone wishing to build a Zodiac collection or give someone born under Cancer a lasting gift will find in this coin an exceptionally fitting piece. An artistic design, mirror-finished Proof quality, a full troy ounce of fine copper and a worldwide mintage of just 1,000 pieces: this combination is rarely encountered. Anyone wishing to secure one should not wait too long – the 2026 vintage will not be reissued.