1 oz Silver Saxony-Anhalt by Night - Wittenberg Castle Church 2026 (Mintage: 100)

Saxony-Anhalt by Night – Wittenberg Castle Church 2026: Where the Reformation began, the stars now shine

• Strictly limited: A vanishingly small edition – there are only 100 pieces worldwide
• Growth potential: Very high appreciation potential thanks to a consistently limited mintage and strong demand for refined design coinage
• Rarity: An extremely rare collector's coin that will find a place in only a few collections
• Investment goal: A coveted collector's item whose tiny mintage carries high appreciation potential
• Exclusive: You can get these rare collector's pieces exclusively at Kettner Edelmetalle – nowhere else
• High-quality finishing: Refined especially for you using several technical processes – vividly colored on both sides, with golden accents on the edge and lettering
• Design: The Wittenberg Castle Church with its 88-meter-high tower, festively illuminated under a full moon, the Milky Way, and a glowing evening sky
• Material / Fineness: A full ounce (31.1 g) of finest silver with a fineness of 999.9/1,000
• Manufacturer: Kettner Edelmetalle, additionally refined afterward in Germany
• Country of origin: Germany

Some doors have written history. One of them can be found in the Lutherstadt Wittenberg. According to tradition, Martin Luther nailed his 95 Theses to the portal of the Castle Church here on October 31, 1517. This marked the beginning of the Reformation, which changed Europe forever. The edition "Saxony-Anhalt by Night – Wittenberg Castle Church 2026" sets a glowing monument to this place. It belongs to the "Cities and Landscapes" series and ranks among the most atmospheric silver coins in our range. With a mintage of only 100 pieces, you don't get to see a collector's item like this every day. And the timing fits: in 2026, the Luther Memorials in Eisleben and Wittenberg celebrate their 30th anniversary as UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

✔ The design: The Castle Church under the spell of night

On the obverse, one looks across a rain-soaked cobblestone square at the long side of the church. Warm light falls from the tall Gothic pointed-arch windows. The steep, reddish-brown roof with its small dormers shimmers, and a filigree ridge turret rises from the roof's peak. On the right stands the mighty round tower with its crown-like cap, whose arches seem to glow from within. On the left, part of the castle adjoins. Nostalgic lanterns line the square, their light reflecting on the cobblestones. Above spans a deep blue night sky with sparkling stars, a golden-yellow full moon, and the violet glowing band of the Milky Way. On the horizon, a last glow of evening red lingers in pink and orange. At the bottom edge is the inscription "1 OZ 9999 FINE SILVER 2026".

On the reverse, the perspective changes. Now the church's front facade with its large tracery windows is shown, the roof displays its typical diamond pattern, and the tower recedes into the background. On the left, the illuminated arcades of the castle can be seen, while on the right, dark conifers stand out against the red sky. The moon and the Milky Way also appear here, linking both sides together. On the right edge is the face value "20 DOLLARS", and at the bottom sits the small coat of arms of the Republic of Liberia as the issuing country.

✔ The story behind the design

The real-life model is equally impressive. Under Elector Frederick the Wise, the Castle Church was built around 1500 as the north wing of Wittenberg Castle. It was consecrated in January 1503, and from 1507 it also served as the church of the University of Leucorea. A fire during the Seven Years' War in 1760 and the fighting of 1814 destroyed large parts of its furnishings. The wooden Theses Door was also burned in the process. Today, a bronze door from 1858 hangs in its place, bearing the text of the 95 Theses.

The church acquired its present appearance during the neo-Gothic renovation between 1883 and 1892. At that time, the tower also received its magnificent cap and has stood 88 meters tall ever since. Beneath the cap, a mosaic band bearing the line "A Mighty Fortress Is Our God" runs once around the tower. Inside, Martin Luther and Philipp Melanchthon are buried. The church has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1996.

✔ Finishing made in Germany: Color, light and gold

The basis is one ounce of fine silver in Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) condition. Afterward, each coin is refined in Germany by a specialized partner company exclusively for Kettner Edelmetalle. Two techniques come together here. The detailed coloring brings the night scene to life on both sides, from the cobalt-blue sky to the brightly lit church windows. The partial gilding gives the whole a frame: the reeded edge, the lettering, and the year shine in a warm golden tone. This requires great precision, since even tiny details such as the lanterns on the square must remain sharply recognizable.

The manufacturer's guarantee refers to the coin itself, not to the finishing.

✔ Why 100 pieces make all the difference

Classic bullion coins such as the Maple Leaf or the Krugerrand are minted in very large numbers every year. This makes them easy to trade and closely tied to the metal price. For buyers primarily interested in weight, this is ideal. This edition is something entirely different. With a very low mintage, 100 coins meet many potential interested parties: enthusiasts of Reformation history, lovers of Saxony-Anhalt, design collectors, and fans of refined special editions. Once the mintage is sold out, there will be no re-minting. This strict limitation is the reason for the appreciation potential of such editions.

Incidentally, the Castle Church repeatedly appears throughout numismatic history. In 1983, East Germany (the GDR) issued a 5-mark commemorative coin "Schloßkirche zu Wittenberg" to mark Luther's 500th birthday. This was followed in 2017 by the 100-euro gold coin "UNESCO World Heritage – Luther Memorials Eisleben and Wittenberg". Both depict the motif in a classic relief style. The 2026 night edition, by contrast, relies entirely on color and atmosphere, making it a wonderful complement to the older pieces.

• Rarity: With only 100 pieces worldwide, every coin becomes a sought-after collector's item
• Appearance: Color and gold accents clearly set the landmark apart from unrefined coinage
• Storytelling power: The design represents world history and appeals even to those who don't collect at all
• Substance: Beneath the finishing lies a full ounce of fine silver
• Series variety: Further editions of the night series depict landmarks from Bavaria, Berlin, and Baden-Württemberg
• Good to know: The price is based on collector's value and therefore exceeds the pure material value. It's best not to touch the colored surfaces directly; the capsule protects them reliably.

✔ Key information at a glance

• Material: Fine silver 999.9/1,000, partially gilded and colored
• Fine weight: 31.1 g (1 oz)
• Gross weight: 31.1 g
• Diameter: 40 mm
• Face value: 20 Dollars
• Issuing country: Liberia
• Year of issue: 2026
• Condition: Brilliant Uncirculated (BU)
• Edge: reeded
• Mintage: 100 pieces
• Series: Cities and Landscapes
• Manufacturer: Kettner Edelmetalle
• Country of origin: Germany
• Delivery: in a coin capsule

✔ Silver: A collector's metal with a long tradition

Silver has accompanied humanity for thousands of years. It served as coinage metal and a means of payment and was regarded in many cultures as a sign of wealth and prestige. The metal is durable and retains its properties across generations, making it a wonderful heirloom. It is also used in electronics, photovoltaics, and medical technology, while supply remains limited. Many buyers also see precious metals as a building block for their inflation hedge and crisis protection. With a rarity like this, however, it's primarily about the joy of collecting and about scarcity. There's also a tax advantage: under current law, profits from the sale of physical silver in Germany are tax-free if you have owned it for at least one year.

✔ A piece of Reformation history for your collection

This coin fits well into a collection on Saxony-Anhalt, recalls a visit to the Lutherstadt, and also makes a lovely gift for Reformation Day, a confirmation, or an anniversary. It tells a story that one enjoys looking at again and again. Do you have questions about this limited edition? Our customer service team will be happy to help. But keep in mind that there are only 100 pieces available. Those who wait too long may end up empty-handed.

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