- Pure Fine Gold: 999/1,000 fineness
- Valcambi: renowned mint
- Verified Authenticity: with certificate
- Pure Fine GoldGenuine investment gold, valued in line with the gold price
- ValcambiMinted by one of the world's most respected mints
- Verified AuthenticityBrilliant Uncirculated on a card with certificate of authenticity
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Lionfish
One sea, many animals.Hunting with jets of water.
1/1,000 ounce of gold, brilliant uncirculated, issuing country Gabon. The image shows a lionfish above the reef, inscription PTEROIS.
Lionfish on 1/1,000 ounce of gold, reverse, image
1/1,000 ounce of gold, brilliant uncirculated, issuing country Gabon. The image shows a lionfish above the reef, inscription PTEROIS.
The animal
The lionfish blows jets of water at its prey.
It is the only known example of a predator that blows jets at moving prey under water.
Source: Behavioral Ecology, 2026
The coin
Gold in miniature
This gold coin weighs 1/1,000 ounce and measures 16 millimetres. The reverse names the animal by its scientific name.
The issuing country is Gabon, the face value is 1,000 CFA francs. The coin sits in a card.
One sea, many animals
Every animal has a trait of its own
Sea turtleTo lay her eggs, she usually returns to the area where she hatched.
SeahorseThe male becomes pregnant and gives birth to the young.
DolphinCommon bottlenose dolphins develop their own unmistakable whistle.
Hammerhead sharkWith both eyes at once, it sees more ahead than related sharks.
StingrayIt breathes through openings on top of its head, even when buried in the sand.
OctopusIt has three hearts and blue blood.
OrcaIts calls serve the family as a sign of recognition.
Humpback whaleIts name Megaptera means “big-winged”, after its long pectoral fins.
Each trait comes from a specialist source.
At a glance
- Issuing country
- Gabon
- Face value
- 1,000 CFA francs
- Metal
- gold
- Weight
- 1/1,000 ounce
- Diameter
- 16 mm
- Fineness
- 999/1,000
- Quality
- Brilliant uncirculated
- Year
- 2025
One sea, many animals, each with a trait of its own.
Gold Lionfish Coin – 1/1,000 oz Fine Gold from Gabon
A lionfish hovering above the coral reef, and behind it the calm substance of pure gold: The Gold Lionfish Coin from the 2025 minting year brings one of the most fascinating marine creatures to the smallest format. It belongs to the popular "Marine Animals" series and is at the same time tangible investment gold, whose value is primarily based on the fine gold it contains and develops in line with the gold price.
- Design: The red lionfish (Pterois) with its radiating pectoral fins and striking striped pattern – struck in rich detail against a coral reef and framed by the inscription "PTEROIS".
- Material & fineness: Pure gold with a fineness of 999/1,000, a fine weight of 1/1,000 oz (approx. 0.031 g) with a diameter of only 16.00 mm.
- Manufacturer: Minted by Valcambi, one of the most renowned mints in the world.
- Country of issue & face value: Gabon (République Gabonaise), 1,000 CFA francs, strictly limited to 50,000 pieces.
This small gold coin is delivered in Brilliant Uncirculated condition in an elaborately designed coin card, the front of which shows the lionfish above a glowing reef. A certificate of authenticity is part of the card and documents the numismatic data. This way, your fine gold is securely stored while also being attractively presented.
The design: the lionfish in gold relief
The lionfish is considered one of the most spectacular inhabitants of tropical reefs. On the coin, it is depicted in profile, surrounded by finely detailed corals; the matte surface makes the relief stand out vividly. The reverse bears the coat of arms of Gabon with its two panthers, along with the inscription "999/1000 FINE GOLD" and the face value "1000 FRANCS CFA". The design is the personal touch of this edition – but the real substance and reason for purchase is the pure gold it contains.
Small format, genuine tangible asset
This edition from the gold coins category is an affordable entry point into physical gold investment. Anyone wishing to build their wealth in small steps can gradually set aside real gold with coins like this one – small amounts of gold add up over the years to a considerable holding. Gold is the oldest currency in the world, a proven store of value for over 6,000 years, and thanks to its intrinsic value, has never been worth zero.
- preservation of value and protection against loss of purchasing power
- tradeable worldwide and resalable at any time
- high liquidity – easily converted into cash
- physical tangible asset, independent of trust in fiat money
Gold is rightly considered the big brother of the smaller silver: both precious metals are sought-after tangible assets, but gold concentrates the highest value in the smallest space. That is exactly what makes a 1/1,000 oz edition like this one so practical – a lot of value in a minimal volume.
Give investment gold on a special occasion
Would you like to give something lasting for a christening, a birthday, or Christmas? Then give real investment gold with this coin. Despite the personal occasion, what you are acquiring here is not a mere gift, but full-fledged fine gold whose value is tied to the gold price – an asset that can even be passed down from generation to generation.
Why gold? Security with a long tradition
Gold is recognized as currency worldwide, is available in limited supply, and therefore offers long-term value stability. It serves as an inflation hedge against diminishing purchasing power and as a reliable crisis protection in economically and politically uncertain times. It is not without reason that the world's central banks hold massive gold reserves. Another advantage for investors: profits from the sale of physical gold are generally tax-free after a minimum holding period of one year. In this way, the Gold Lionfish Coin combines an extraordinary design with the tangible advantages of a return-oriented gold investment.
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