The Seven Deadly Sins in Silver — Pride · Envy · Gluttony · Sloth

Four Deadly Sins, One Set: Pride, Envy, Gluttony and Sloth in Finest Silver

Sin has rarely looked so beautiful. With this set, you receive four issues from the celebrated "Seven Deadly Sins" series from the Cook Islands, minted in 2026. Each coin consists of one ounce of silver in Proof quality, and each is limited to just 999 pieces worldwide. Lion, bear and eagle, panda, sloth: the designs translate ancient vices into the language of the animal kingdom. Sometimes majestic, sometimes tongue-in-cheek. Always masterfully struck.

Anyone looking for modern silver coins with real depth will find a collection here that invites reflection and immediately catches the eye in any display case.

The Designs in Detail

Pride: The Lion

He stands high on a rock, his mane rendered in the finest strands, his gaze fixed on the distance. No animal embodies pride and superiority as impressively as the king of beasts. In the Christian tradition, pride is considered the root of all other sins, and the third issue in the series portrays it just as majestically.

Envy: Bear and Eagle

An eagle spreads its wings across the entire coin field, every feather precisely defined. Opposite it, a bear fixes its gaze on the scene. Close enough to see. Too far ever to possess. The fifth issue is dedicated to the quiet, hidden nature of envy, namely the gaze upon what belongs to others.

Gluttony: The Panda

A giant panda munches contentedly amid bamboo leaves. The second design in the series interprets excess with charm and irony, and that is exactly what collectors around the world appreciate about this design.

Sloth: The Sloth

It hardly gets more relaxed than this: a sloth sleeps stretched out on a thick branch beneath palm trees, with beach and water in the background. The fourth issue captures the state in which drive and willpower fade away. And it does so with a smile that's hard to hold against the little sleeper.

Minting Artistry from Pforzheim

The coins are produced by B.H. Mayer, a traditional art mint founded in Pforzheim in 1871. The coloring is deliberately restrained, almost monochrome, giving the scenes an almost photographic depth. Grey tones, light silver hues and textured shadows meet the mirror-like fields of the Proof finish. Add to that a remarkably high relief, which brings fur, feathers and mane to life in three dimensions. You'll notice it the moment you turn one of the coins against the light.

The obverse is designed identically across all four issues: King Charles III in left profile, surrounded by the inscriptions "5 DOLLARS", "CHARLES III", "2026" and "COOK ISLANDS". The Cook Islands in the South Pacific stand behind the series as the issuing country. Each coin bears an official face value there, making it a genuine coin rather than a medal.

Technical Specifications of the Set

• Contents: 4 coins of 1 ounce each: Pride, Envy, Gluttony, Sloth
• Series: Seven Deadly Sins
• Issuing country: Cook Islands
• Face value: 5 dollars each
• Year of issue: 2026
• Material: Silver 999.9/1000
• Total fine weight: 124.41 g (gross weight 124.44 g)
• Diameter: 38.61 mm each
• Quality: Proof, colored
• Mintage: 999 pieces worldwide per design
• Manufacturer: B.H. Mayer, Germany

Collector's Coin or Investment? Best of Both

Classic bullion coins such as the Maple Leaf or Krugerrand in silver carry a low premium and are traded primarily by weight. This set works differently. Beyond the metal value, what collectors seek here counts most: a small mintage, a thoughtfully designed series concept and artistic quality. The premium over pure investment silver is higher. In return, you receive a piece of numismatics that brings joy far beyond its material value. Anyone who only wants to stack ounces cheaply should go for bullion. Anyone who wants to combine wealth protection with a passion for collecting is in the right place here.

The foundation remains solid in any case:

• Silver has served as a monetary metal and store of value for thousands of years, long before any paper currency.
• Unlike fiat money, silver has an intrinsic, physical value and is only available in limited quantities.
• Industrial demand from electronics, solar and medical technology further supports the metal.
• As a tangible asset, silver is considered a hedge against inflation as well as political and economic crises.
• In Germany, profits from the sale of physical silver are generally tax-free after a holding period of at least one year.

A Set That Tells Stories

The seven deadly sins were already formulated in the 4th century. To this day, they continue to occupy art, literature and philosophy. The coin series began in 2025 with Wrath, embodied by a charging bull. With Pride, Envy, Gluttony and Sloth, you now hold four further chapters together in one set. This makes an excellent foundation for a complete collection, an extraordinary gift for lovers of profound designs, or a lasting tangible asset that you can pass on to the next generation.

Four vices, four animal designs, 999 pieces each worldwide: secure this rare quartet in finest silver while the limited mintage lasts.