1 oz Silver Bavaria by Night - Neuschwanstein Castle 2026 (Mintage: 100)

Bavaria by Night – Neuschwanstein Castle 2026: The Fairy-Tale Castle Beneath the Stars, Limited to 100 Pieces

• Strictly limited: A deliberately scarce edition of just 100 pieces worldwide – no further pieces of this edition will ever be produced
• Growth opportunities: Very high potential for value appreciation thanks to the uncompromisingly small mintage and the lively demand among lovers of refined coins
• Rarity: An exceptionally rare collector's coin that you will hardly ever encounter in a display case
• Investment goal: A sought-after collector's item that, thanks to its minimal mintage, carries attractive potential for value appreciation
• Design: Neuschwanstein Castle aglow in golden light against snow-covered Alpine peaks, a full moon and a sparkling Milky Way – complemented on the reverse by a nocturnal mountain lake
• Exclusive: This collector's piece is available exclusively from Kettner Edelmetalle – nowhere else
• High-quality finishing: Colour application and partial gilding are applied specially for you in several technical production steps
• Material / fineness: 31.1 grams of pure silver – a full troy ounce of fine silver at the top fineness of 999.9/1,000
• Manufacturer: Kettner Edelmetalle – the coin is additionally refined afterwards in Germany
• Country of origin: Germany – the issuing country of the coin with a face value of 20 dollars is Liberia

When night falls over the Ostallgäu, Neuschwanstein begins to glow. This exact moment is captured by the 1 oz Silver Bavaria by Night – Neuschwanstein Castle 2026. Bavaria's most famous landmark appears here not as a sober architectural study, but as a sparkling winter fairy tale beneath a sky full of stars. Among the refined silver coins of the 2026 vintage, this issue from the "Cities and Landscapes" series ranks among the most atmospheric designs of all. And among the scarcest.

✔ A Fairy-Tale Castle in Starlight

The obverse shows the castle bathed in warm, golden light. It radiates out into the winter night from countless windows, with snow lying on the pointed roofs and on the fir trees along the cliffside. At the very top of the highest tower flutters Bavaria's white-and-blue diamond flag. Above it stretches the Milky Way in violet and deep blue tones, next to a bright full moon. On the horizon glows a band of rosy evening light over the snow-capped peaks of the Alps, while to the left a lake reflects the lights of the surrounding villages. Along the lower edge runs the inscription "1 OZ 9999 FINE SILVER 2026" in golden letters.

✔ The Reverse: Mountain Lake, Moonlight and Alpenglow

The reverse continues the story of the Bavarian night. A silent mountain lake lies before a jagged mountain range, its water reflecting the golden lights along the wooded shore. Snow-covered rocks in the foreground add depth to the image. The moon and the Milky Way appear once again – so that both sides seem like two views of one and the same winter night. To the right runs the face value "20 DOLLARS", and at the bottom sits a small golden emblem.

✔ Neuschwanstein – King Ludwig II's Dream Castle

Hardly any building shapes the image of Bavaria around the world as much as Neuschwanstein. King Ludwig II had the Bavarian royal castle built from 1869 onwards in the Neo-Romanesque style, inspired by Wartburg Castle and the legendary worlds of Richard Wagner. The complex was not completed until 1892, long after the king's death. He himself spent only 172 days in his fairy-tale castle. Just a few weeks after his death in 1886, Neuschwanstein opened to visitors. Today, more than a million guests come to Schwangau every year, and since 2025 the castle, together with Linderhof, the Königshaus am Schachen and Herrenchiemsee, has been part of the UNESCO World Heritage.

✔ Refinement with Colour and Gold

What makes this ounce so special is its elaborate design. The vivid colour application brings out every detail: the sparkle of the stars, the glow of the windows, the reflections in the water. The partially gilded edge frames the design like a precious picture frame, while the reeded edge provides a pleasant feel in the hand. Every stage of refinement is carried out in Germany with great precision. The coin is delivered in Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) condition, protected in a capsule.

A castle built for the dreams of a king – captured on an ounce of which only 100 pieces exist.

✔ 100 Pieces – Why the Limitation Matters

A mintage of just 100 pieces is extraordinary even within the segment of refined collector's editions. Classic bullion coins are issued in mintages of millions. Here, by contrast, the strict limitation ensures that only a small circle of collectors can enjoy this piece. Especially with a design as popular as Neuschwanstein, such a very low mintage often sparks lasting interest – a genuine rarity for all who appreciate the exceptional.

A comparison is worthwhile: the Bayern Thaler Schloss Neuschwanstein 2026 from the Bavarian State Mint also depicts the famous building. With a diameter of 37 mm and a fineness of 999/1,000, this silver coin is a classic, unrefined ounce closely tied to its metal value. Those seeking the design in pure minting artistry will find it well suited there. Those who, on the other hand, wish to see colour, gold and rarity combined should choose Bavaria by Night – slightly larger at 40 mm, in 999.9 fineness, and limited worldwide to 100 pieces.

✔ Silver as a Noble Carrier Metal

Silver has accompanied humankind for thousands of years as a coinage metal and a symbol of prosperity. For a collector's ounce like this one, it is the ideal material:

• For private individuals in Germany, profits from the sale of physical silver are generally tax-free after a holding period of at least one year
• Silver is durable, retains its properties over generations, and is therefore excellently suited for passing down through the family
• Industrial demand from electronics, solar and medical technology underscores the metal's intrinsic value
• As a globally traded raw material with limited supply, silver is highly liquid and versatile

The classic inflation hedge and crisis protection, for which precious metal is traditionally valued, come as a natural bonus with this coin. However, the focus remains on its design and its rarity.

✔ Key Information at a Glance

• Material: Silver 999.9/1,000, coloured and partially gilded
• Denomination: 1 ounce
• Fine weight: 31.1 grams
• Diameter: 40 mm
• Face value: 20 dollars (Liberia)
• Year of issue: 2026
• Condition: Brilliant Uncirculated (BU)
• Edge: reeded
• Mintage: 100 pieces
• Series: Cities and Landscapes
• Manufacturer: Kettner Edelmetalle
• Delivery: in a coin capsule

The refinement is carried out with the utmost care by a renowned company in Germany. The manufacturer designation refers to the coin, not to the refinement.

✔ Final Information

Do you have questions about this limited edition? Our customer service team will be happy to advise you. Secure your copy of this nocturnal tribute to Bavaria's fairy-tale castle while the 100 pieces last – a collector's item that unites history, landscape and craftsmanship on a single ounce.

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