Gold Year of the Horse Coin

Gold Year of the Horse Coin 1/1000 oz – minted fine gold in the sign of the horse

Small in format, clear in substance: the Gold Year of the Horse Coin from the 2025 minting year combines the finest gold with one of the most popular motifs of the Chinese zodiac. Issued by the Republic of Gabon with a face value of 1,000 CFA francs, this gold coin is genuine investment gold – its value rests primarily on the fine gold it contains and develops in line with the gold price. The design provides the personal touch, but the true substance is the precious metal. Anyone wishing to enter the world of physical gold in small steps will find here a handy, affordable access point to the world's oldest currency.

• Design: A powerfully galloping horse with a flowing mane, framed by delicate floral ornaments – a symbol of strength, freedom and vitality, which unfolds its full effect in the Year of the Horse.
• Material / Fineness: Minted from 999/1,000 fine gold – almost pure 24-carat gold, standing for the highest purity and lasting shine.
• Manufacturer: Produced by Valcambi, the renowned Swiss mint and traditional refinery known worldwide for precision and quality.
• Fine weight: 1/1,000 oz, equivalent to around 0.031 g of pure gold.
• Diameter: 16.00 mm, Brilliant Uncirculated new stock, securely set in a decorative coin card.
• Mintage: Limited to 50,000 pieces worldwide.

A design with symbolic power

The reverse of this gold coin shows the namesake horse in full gallop, framed by delicate blossom ornaments. The accompanying card is designed in traditional Chinese style: two golden horses face each other, with a medallion between them showing a horse in profile, above which is the character 马 for "horse". Red lanterns, stylised clouds and the four characters 灵马献瑞 – roughly translated as "The spiritual horse brings good fortune" – complete the festive picture for the Chinese New Year. The obverse of the coin bears the national emblem of the République Gabonaise with two panthers, a sailing ship and the inscription along with the fineness indication "999/1000 Fine Gold" as well as the face value "1000 Francs CFA".

Why physical gold is a wise choice

Gold is humanity's oldest currency and has been a proven store of value for over 6,000 years. Throughout its history, it has never had a value of zero, as it possesses intrinsic value and is recognised worldwide as a medium of exchange. Unlike paper money, which can be created in unlimited quantities, the supply of gold is naturally limited – one reason for its long-term stability in value. As an inflation hedge and crisis protection, the precious metal proves its worth in times of fluctuating confidence in state currencies. It is no coincidence that central banks are among the largest holders of gold in the world.

Gold has shone for thousands of years – and will not lose its shine in the future either.

This small gold coin is the ideal entry point into building physical wealth: in manageable steps, you accumulate genuine fine gold that can add up to a considerable holding over the years. Thanks to its worldwide recognition and high liquidity, a gold coin can be traded at any time and converted back into cash if needed. There is an additional advantage: profits from the sale of physical gold are generally tax-free after a holding period of at least one year.

Give investment gold with a personal touch

Despite the festive design, what you acquire here is fully-fledged investment gold – minted fine gold whose value is based on the gold price. This is precisely what makes this edition a stylish way to pass on a genuine gold investment: for a birthday, a birth, or Chinese New Year, give not a fleeting gesture but a lasting asset that can endure for generations.

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Whether as a first building block or as an addition to your holdings: this edition combines an expressive design with the substance of pure fine gold. Discover more gold coins from our range and build up your precious metals wealth step by step – based on the oldest and most enduring unit of value in the world.