1 oz Silver Iridescent Seahorse 2026 (Mintage: 100 | partially gold-plated)
- Play of Colors: almost three-dimensional
- Exclusive: only at Kettner
- Hand-Finished: in Germany
- Play of ColorsPearlescent colors shimmer differently depending on the light
- ExclusiveYou won't find this collector's item anywhere else
- Hand-FinishedColors applied precisely in several work steps
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Seahorse
One sea, many animals.The father carries the young.
1 ounce of silver, in brilliant uncirculated quality, in colour and selectively gilded, issuing country Liberia. The image shows a shimmering seahorse in front of a coral garden, in a wreath of corals and pearls.
Seahorse on 1 ounce of silver, reverse, image
1 ounce of silver, in brilliant uncirculated quality, in colour and selectively gilded, issuing country Liberia. The image shows a shimmering seahorse in front of a coral garden, in a wreath of corals and pearls.
The animal
In seahorses, it is the father who becomes pregnant.
The female lays the eggs in the male’s brood pouch. After two to four weeks, he gives birth to up to 1,000 fully formed young.
Source: NOAA Ocean Service
The coin
Colour right to the rim
Both sides are coloured all over: on the front the shimmering seahorse in a wreath of corals and pearls, on the back a glowing coral garden.
The rim is gilded. The obverse states 20 DOLLARS and bears a small golden coat of arms of Liberia.
The coin belongs to Kettner Edelmetalle’s own Sea Creatures 2026 series.
ColourThe shimmering seahorse
FinenessThe fineness on the rim
Face valueThe face value on the rim
Coat of armsThe golden arms of Liberia
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.
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.
Emperor penguinIt dives deeper than any other bird.
Each trait comes from a specialist source.
At a glance
- Issuing country
- Liberia
- Face value
- 20 dollars
- Metal
- silver
- Weight
- 1 ounce
- Diameter
- 40 mm
- Fineness
- 999.9/1,000
- Quality
- Brilliant uncirculated
- Finish
- coloured and selectively gilded
- Mintage
- 100 pieces
- Year
- 2026
One sea, many animals, each with a trait of its own.
1 oz Silver Iridescent Seahorse 2026 (Mintage: 100 | partially gilded)
Exclusive at Kettner Edelmetalle: This coveted collector's piece is available nowhere else.
Strictly limited: A worldwide mini mintage of only 100 pieces worldwide.
Growth potential: Very high value appreciation potential thanks to the tiny mintage and lively collector demand.
Rarity: An extremely rare collector's item that is hardly ever found a second time.
High-quality finishing: Specially partially gilded and colour-designed for you in several technical processing steps.
Design: An iridescently shimmering seahorse floats in front of a glowing coral garden.
Material & fineness: Fine silver 999.9/1,000 with 31.1 g fine weight, additionally partially gilded.
Manufacturer: Kettner Edelmetalle – the base coin (Liberia, 20 Dollars) is subsequently finished in Germany.
Country of origin: Finishing in Germany, country of issue of the coin is Liberia.
Sometimes noble metal and intricate craftsmanship merge into a small overall work of art – and this collector's coin stands for exactly that. The "Iridescent Seahorse 2026" is one of the finished silver coins available exclusively at Kettner Edelmetalle. The basis is a strike of pure silver with a fineness of 999.9/1,000 – a 1-ounce blank from Liberia with a face value of 20 Dollars, which is subsequently further refined by hand in Germany. This transforms a classic bullion strike into an extraordinary collector's item.
Iridescent Seahorse – an underwater riot of colour
At the centre floats a delicate seahorse, whose body glows in pearlescent blue, turquoise and gold tones. The graceful creature is framed by a finely drawn coral garden of fan corals, small shells and shimmering pearls. Depending on the angle of the light, the play of colours changes, making the design appear almost three-dimensional – an effect that makes this piece a true eye-catcher in any display case. The second side continues the theme and shows a lush coral reef along with the inscription "20 DOLLARS"; the lower edge of the seahorse side is adorned with the inscription "1 oz 9999 FINE SILVER 2026". A reeded edge rounds off the elegant appearance. The seahorse has always been regarded as a symbol of grace and luck, lending this edition a particularly endearing character.
Elaborate finishing – made in Germany
The artistic design is created in a multi-stage process: precise colours are applied to the finely struck coin, while the raised coin edge and selected areas are gilded. This combination of partial colouring and partial gilding demands the utmost precision and makes each of the 100 pieces a small one-of-a-kind item. A specialised manufactory finishes the pieces exclusively for Kettner Edelmetalle – such high-quality workmanship is sought in vain among classic bullion coins. The coin is delivered in a protective case that preserves the delicate surface and is also excellently suited as a gift.
Strictly limited rarity with collector's potential
What makes this piece so coveted? The answer is short: a mintage of only 100 pieces. While common bullion coins are often struck in the millions, such a very low mintage places the coin among the true collector's items sought by enthusiasts far beyond Germany. Whoever acquires it today secures a rare collector's coin whose appeal grows over the years. Due to the strict limitation and worldwide demand, there is considerable potential for value appreciation – concrete returns naturally cannot be promised, but small mintages in particular are considered especially sought-after among connoisseurs.
Silver – treasured by collectors for millennia
Silver has a long tradition as a coinage metal and has been regarded since antiquity as a symbol of wealth and permanence. The precious metal is durable, retains its properties over generations and can always be readily liquidated – qualities that make it attractive to collectors and forward-thinking investors alike. In addition, there is stable industrial demand, for example in electronics, solar and medical technology, while the available supply remains limited. For collectors, there is also a pleasant tax aspect: profits from the sale of silver are generally tax-free, provided the holding period is at least one year. Many also value the metal as long-term inflation hedge as well as crisis protection – however, with this finished edition, the collector's character is clearly in the foreground.
Key information at a glance
Precious metal: Fine silver 999.9/1,000, partially gilded
Denomination: 1 ounce (oz)
Fine weight: 31.1 g
Diameter: 40 mm
Face value: 20 Dollars
Country of issue: Liberia
Finishing: in Germany
Year of minting: 2026
Condition: Brilliant Uncirculated (BU)
Edge design: reeded
Mintage: 100 pieces worldwide
Delivery: in a coin capsule
Manufacturer: Kettner Edelmetalle
Pure precious metal meets pure art – a maritime gem that should not be missing from any discerning collection.
This finished edition combines the fascination of precious metal with genuine craftsmanship and is an ideal gift for lovers of maritime motifs. Secure your personal copy and buy the "Iridescent Seahorse 2026" before the tiny mintage sells out.
Note: The manufacturer refers to the coin, not to the finishing.
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