African Big Five – 5-Piece Gold Set 2026 (Mintage: 200 | Proof)

African Big Five – 5-Coin Gold Set 2026: five times fine gold, one complete quintet

• Strictly limited: a mintage of just 200 pieces – there will be no more sets of this edition

• Value basis: the value appreciation potential is rooted in the fine gold it contains and follows the gold price, with the scarce mintage making the set additionally sought after

• Rarity in miniature gold: genuine investment gold in an exceptionally scarce mintage

• Investment objective: physical gold investment for wealth protection and protection against loss of purchasing power

• Minting quality: the highest finishing grade, Proof, with a mirrored field

• Design: lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo – all five Big Five animals finely engraved, framed by African diamond-pattern ornamentation

• Material / fineness: five coins of 1/200 oz each, totalling 0.78 g of gold at a purity of 999.9/1,000

• Manufacturer: exclusive edition by Kettner Edelmetalle, produced in Germany

• Country of issue: Republic of Liberia, face value of 25 dollars per coin

Five tiny gold coins, one case, one clear substance. With this set you acquire physical investment gold in its smallest, most manageable denomination – and five times over at that. Each coin contains 1/200 troy ounce of fine gold, together totalling 0.78 grams of pure gold at a fineness of 999.9. The set complements the Gold Big Five series and brings together all five animals of the 2026 year of issue in one joint edition.

More than just a collector's coin: the value of this set is based primarily on its fine gold content. The design gives the investment its face, but the real reason to buy is the metal.

The Big Five in gold – the design in detail

The lion charges roaring out of the savannah grass, every strand of its mane worked out in detail. The leopard rears up hissing, its spots precisely placed. The elephant raises its trunk, its tusks gleaming. Added to this are the rhino in a powerful stride and the buffalo with its mighty, curved horns. A geometric border in African diamond style frames each scene all around, complemented by the animal's name and the inscription "AFRICAN BIG FIVE 2026".

The value side is identical on all five coins: it shows the complete quintet as a group, along with "1/200 OZ FINE GOLD 9999", "Republic of Liberia" and the face value of 25 dollars. The term Big Five, incidentally, originates from 19th-century big-game hunting. It became world-famous through the wildlife of southern Africa, above all in South Africa.

Mintage of just 200 pieces – scarcity meets fine gold

200 sets. No more. Even within the segment of modern miniature gold coins, such a very low mintage is exceptional. By comparison, the individual coins of the series in 1/200 oz are issued with 1,000 pieces per animal. This strict limitation gives the set a special standing within the series – and for many buyers it is a welcome addition to a solid foundation of gold.

Why gold is the substance

Gold is the world's oldest currency. For over 6,000 years it has served as a store of value; even in ancient Egypt it was the benchmark for trade. It has outlived every paper currency, possesses intrinsic value and has never been worth zero. While fiat money can be printed at will, the supply of gold remains limited. It is no coincidence that central banks are among the largest holders of gold in the world. And its shine? It has lasted for millennia – gold does not corrode and retains its properties permanently.

For you as an investor, this means: you hold a globally recognised asset in your hands that can be traded and resold at any time. Small amounts of gold add up over the years to considerable wealth – step by step, coin by coin. A nice side effect: profits from the sale of gold are generally tax-free after a holding period of at least one year. In our gold coins category you will find all denominations for this, from 1/200 oz up to a full troy ounce.

Comparison: 5-coin set, single coin or large ounce?

Anyone who buys just a single 1/200 oz gold coin gets one animal. Here you receive all five at once, in a shared case and with a significantly lower mintage. Compared to the 3-coin gold set in the series, the quintet is also more complete. And how does it compare to a heavy gold ounce from the Big Five series of the South African Mint?

• Advantage of small denominations: low entry threshold, high flexibility and divisibility for later resale

• Advantage of the large ounce: lower premium per gram of fine gold

• In common: both paths lead to physical gold in your own possession

Technical data and minting quality

All five coins are struck in Proof quality. The field is mirrored, the design stands out with high contrast – the result of polished dies and multiple strikes under high pressure. It is best to handle the pieces only by the edge or with gloves and to store them in the case.

• Number: 5 coins – lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, buffalo

• Fine weight: 0.78 g of gold in total, 1/200 oz per coin

• Fineness: 999.9/1,000

• Diameter: 14.00 mm per coin

• Face value: 25 dollars per coin, country of issue Liberia

• Year of minting: 2026

• Mintage: 200 pieces

• Packaging: case, brand new

Give the gift of genuine gold investment

For a birth, a christening or a wedding: give the gift of genuine investment gold. The set can be passed on in full or coin by coin over several years – as an entry point into physical gold investment and as a foundation for the next generation's wealth building.

Despite the powerful animal designs, what you acquire here is full-fledged investment gold – minted fine gold whose value is based on the gold price. Not a mere souvenir, but substance that will outlast generations.