1 oz Silver Crystal Guardian Angel 2026 (Mintage: 100 | Gilded)

Crystal Guardian Angel 2026: A Heavenly Protector in Sparkling Facet Design

• Strictly limited: A tiny worldwide mintage – only 100 pieces exist worldwide
• Growth opportunities: Very high appreciation potential thanks to the limited mintage and strong demand among motif collectors
• Rarity: An extremely rare collector's coin that only a very small circle of collectors will ever own
• Investment goal: A collector's coin whose limited mintage carries a high potential for appreciation
• Design: Two different angel depictions – praying on one side, reaching for a floating feather on the other – with wings and robe in shimmering crystal optics
• Exclusive: This collector's item is available exclusively from Kettner Edelmetalle
• High-quality finishing: Partial gilding and brilliant coloring, applied for you in several technical processing steps
• Material / fineness: A full ounce of silver with a fineness of 999.9/1,000 – corresponding to a fine weight of 31.1 grams
• Manufacturer: Kettner Edelmetalle – additionally refined afterward in Germany
• Country of origin: Germany

Some coins are glanced at briefly. Others you simply can't put down. The Crystal Guardian Angel 2026 clearly belongs to the latter category: against a deep blue starry sky, an angelic figure appears whose wings and robe look as though they were composed of countless cut crystals. With a mintage of only 100 pieces, this edition is among the exceptionally rare silver coins of the 2026 year of issue – created for collectors in search of the extraordinary.

✔ Two Angels, Two Stories: The Design in Detail

On the obverse stands an angel in silent devotion. The eyes are closed, the hands folded before the chest, and a golden halo floats above the upswept curls. Every single feather of the widely spread wings is designed as its own facet and framed by fine copper-gold lines. The flowing robe continues this play of light down to the hem. The frame is formed by a wreath of sapphire-blue gleaming gemstone ornaments, connected by glowing orange filigree lines. Around the edge, in gold, reads "1 OZ 9999 FINE SILVER 2026."

The reverse continues the story. Here the guardian angel looks upward with a gentle smile and reaches out for a floating feather, while further feathers dance around through the night sky. According to folk belief, finding a feather is a sign that an angel is nearby – a lovelier detail could hardly have been chosen. The inscription "20 DOLLARS" and the small golden national emblem of Liberia at the lower edge identify the issuing country.

✔ Multi-Step Refinement with a Golden Frame

The foundation is a coin in Mint State (MS) quality, which is subsequently processed in Germany by a specialized partner company exclusively for Kettner Edelmetalle. Two techniques interlock here. The wide coin rim and the lettering are partially gilded and enclose the design like a picture frame. The coloring, in turn, brings out the crystal effect with great precision – the sparkle is created solely through the richly detailed color design. The angel's face and arms appear in evenly light, delicate tones, standing out effectively against the dark firmament.

The manufacturer stated refers to the coin itself, not to the refinement.

A guardian angel stands for companionship, security, and hope – values that one gladly holds in one's hands and passes on to people close to one's heart.

Why 100 Pieces Make All the Difference

With collector's coins, the mintage decides a great deal. A very low mintage means that every single piece is in demand as soon as the first issue sells out. It is precisely the strict limitation that makes this ounce of silver so appealing – and there are further highlights besides:

1. Only 100 coins were finished in this version
2. Two fully designed sides instead of just one painted side
3. The combination of golden frame and crystal optics is technically demanding
4. Issued for Liberia with a face value of 20 dollars
5. Delivered in a case that protects the coin and presents it stylishly

Compared with related issues, the character of this coin becomes clear. The 2025 Guardian Angel featuring an angel and dove, likewise limited to 100 pieces, relied on full-surface gilding. The new crystal variant appears more color-intensive and cooler, almost nocturnal. The classic Guardian Angel strikes in Proof quality with a mintage of 5,000 pieces appeal more to fans of understated silver aesthetics, and the angel theme is also available as gold coins in small denominations. However, anyone seeking a rarity with this radiance can hardly overlook the Crystal Guardian Angel: the 40-millimeter surface of a full ounce of silver offers the color artistry a stage that smaller formats cannot match. Those focused solely on material value are well served by unrefined bullion coins. Those who, on the other hand, wish to see rarity, design, and craftsmanship united in a single piece will find exactly that here.

✔ Fine Silver as a Solid Foundation

Beneath the refinement lies pure fine silver. Silver has been a prized coinage metal since antiquity; it is durable and retains its physical properties across generations. At the same time, demand from electronics, solar, and medical technology continues to grow steadily, and compared to gold, the white precious metal remains pleasantly affordable for private collectors. Many have long valued silver as an inflation hedge and crisis protection – however, with this coin, the collector's value is clearly at the forefront. A pleasant side effect: profits from the sale of silver are in principle tax-free in Germany after a holding period of at least one year.

✔ Key Information at a Glance

• Denomination: 1 oz
• Fineness: 999.9/1,000
• Fine weight: 31.1 g
• Gross weight: 31.1 g
• Diameter: 40 mm
• Edge: reeded
• Face value: 20 Dollars
• Country of issue: Liberia
• Year of minting: 2026
• Condition: Brilliant Uncirculated (BU)
• Finish: partially gilded and colored
• Mintage: 100 pieces
• Series: Symbolism
• Packaging: case
• Manufacturer: Kettner Edelmetalle
• Country of origin: Germany

✔ A Gift That Lasts

For a baptism, a communion or confirmation, a milestone birthday, or simply as a good-luck charm for a loved one: a guardian angel made of silver is a gift with meaning. Handle the coin only by the edge or with cotton gloves, and store it in its case. This way, the colors and golden sheen remain flawless for a long time. Secure one of the 100 pieces while this edition is still available.

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