1 oz Silver Congo World's Wildlife Shark 2026 (Mintage: 30,000)
- Striking design: Teeth row by row
- Made in Bavaria: Bavarian State Mint
- Purest silver: Fineness 999.9
- Striking designA great white shark bursts realistically from foaming water
- Made in BavariaPrecisely struck at the Bavarian State Mint
- Purest silverBrilliant Uncirculated fine silver with 999.9/1,000 fineness
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Shark
One sea, many animals.Skin like sandpaper.
1 ounce of silver, brilliant uncirculated, issuing country Democratic Republic of the Congo. The image shows a shark rising from foaming water.
Shark on 1 ounce of silver, reverse, image
1 ounce of silver, brilliant uncirculated, issuing country Democratic Republic of the Congo. The image shows a shark rising from foaming water.
The animal
A shark’s skin feels like sandpaper.
It is made of tiny scales called dermal denticles.
The coin names no species, so this is what applies to all sharks.
Source: NOAA Fisheries
The coin
World’s Wildlife
The reverse bears THE SHARK and WORLD’S WILDLIFE with a globe.
The obverse shows the coat of arms of the Democratic Republic of the Congo with a leopard’s head, a spear and a tusk, along with 20 francs and 2026.
Coat of armsCoat of arms of the DR Congo
Face valueThe face value
The image up close
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.
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.
Emperor penguinIt dives deeper than any other bird.
Each trait comes from a specialist source.
At a glance
- Issuing country
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Face value
- 20 francs
- Metal
- silver
- Weight
- 1 ounce
- Diameter
- 39 mm
- Quality
- Brilliant uncirculated
- Fineness
- 999.9/1,000
- Year
- 2026
One sea, many animals, each with a trait of its own.
1 oz Silver Congo World's Wildlife Shark 2026 – The Hunter of the Seas on Fine Silver
- Strictly limited: Mintage of only 30,000 pieces worldwide
- Growth opportunities: High value appreciation potential due to low mintage and strong collector demand
- Rarity: Rare collector's coin with high collector appeal
- Design: Terrifyingly realistic portrait of a great white shark breaking through foaming water
- Manufacturer: Bavarian State Mint – guarantees the highest minting quality from Germany
- Country of origin: Issued by the Democratic Republic of the Congo, minted in Germany
- Fineness: 999.9/1,000 fine silver with a fine weight of 31.1 g
- Face value: 20 Francs – official legal tender
Some designs grab you right away. This one is one of them. The 1 oz Silver Congo World's Wildlife Shark 2026 brings one of our planet's most fearless predators to tangible form – struck in purest silver of 999.9/1,000 fineness, executed with the precision for which the Bavarian State Mint has stood for decades.
A design that gets under your skin
The shark's gaze? Direct. Uncompromising. The teeth? Razor-sharp, row by row. All around the mighty predator, seawater splashes and foams – a dynamic scene that, despite the two-dimensional minted image, virtually suggests movement. Above the design, the inscription "THE SHARK" stands out, while at the bottom edge the series name "WORLD'S WILDLIFE" adorns the coin, interrupted by a delicate globe emblem. This is not merely minting craftsmanship. This is miniature sculpture on a 39-millimeter diameter.
The reverse shows, in classic representative style, the national coat of arms of the Democratic Republic of the Congo: a leopard's head, crossed by a spear and a tusk, flanked by the guiding words Justice – Paix – Travail. The inscription "RÉPUBLIQUE DÉMOCRATIQUE DU CONGO" runs around the edge, along with the year of issue 2026, the face value of 20 Francs, and the fineness designation 1 oz Ag 999.9. Clear, official, state-issued.
Why this coin makes collectors' hearts beat faster
The World's Wildlife series is dedicated year after year to a different fascinating animal of our planet. In 2026, it's the shark – a design that is particularly sought after by collectors, as maritime motifs are comparatively rare to be realized so impressively in the world of silver coins. With a mintage of only 30,000 pieces worldwide, this issue falls into a range that clearly sets it apart from the mass market.
"Those who act early not only secure a Brilliant Uncirculated silver coin, but a piece of modern minting artistry with a genuine rarity factor."
The most important facts at a glance
- Year of issue: 2026
- Issuing country: Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Face value: 20 Francs
- Material: Silver, 999.9/1,000 fine silver
- Fine weight: 31.1 g (1 oz)
- Diameter: 39.00 mm
- Condition: Brilliant Uncirculated
- Manufacturer: Bavarian State Mint
- Packaging: Coin capsule
- Mintage: 30,000 pieces
Silver with character – and tax advantages
Silver has accompanied humanity for millennia as a coin metal, trade commodity, and store of value. It possesses intrinsic value, is industrially indispensable – electronics, solar technology, medicine – and at the same time finite in its availability. Added to this is an attractive aspect for private investors: profits from the sale of physical silver in Germany are generally tax-free after a holding period of at least one year. So for anyone who combines the joy of collecting with a solid tangible asset, this is a very well-rounded decision.
For collectors who love the extraordinary
This issue is more than just another ounce of silver on the shelf. It's a statement. The combination of a spectacular animal design, high-quality minting from the Bavarian State Mint, and the strict limitation makes it a true highlight for any collection. Those who already own other issues from the World's Wildlife series will love this addition – and those who are new to it will get a true showpiece with the shark. Compared to standard coins with significantly higher mintages, such as the Somalia Elephant or the African Krugerrand counterparts, the Congo Shark 2026 offers considerably more exclusivity per minted piece – and thus a noticeably more attractive collector profile.
Secure your piece while it's still available. Coins in this category are, as experience shows, quickly sold out – and a limited mintage simply cannot be reprinted.
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