1 oz Silver Congo World's Wildlife Shark 2026 (Mintage: 5,000)
- Color-enhanced: vivid and dimensional
- Mint: Bavarian State Mint
- Fine silver: 999.9 of 1,000 parts
- Color-enhancedThe Great White Shark bursts from the spray in vivid color
- MintA hallmark of coin artistry, crafted in Germany
- Fine silverHighest purity, delivered Brilliant Uncirculated in a coin capsule
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Shark
One sea, many animals.Skin like sandpaper.
1 ounce of silver, brilliant uncirculated and in colour, issuing country Democratic Republic of the Congo. The image shows a coloured shark rising from foaming water.
Shark on 1 ounce of silver, reverse, image
1 ounce of silver, brilliant uncirculated and in colour, issuing country Democratic Republic of the Congo. The image shows a coloured 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
- Finish
- coloured
- 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 Predator of the Seas in Pure Silver
- Strictly limited: Mintage of only 5,000 pieces worldwide
- Growth opportunities: High appreciation potential due to low mintage and growing collector demand
- Rarity: A very rare collector's coin from the popular "World's Wildlife" series
- Design: Impressively colour-enhanced shark bursting out of foaming waves – an eye-catcher with striking three-dimensional depth
- Manufacturer: Minted at the renowned Bavarian Main Mint
- Country of origin: Germany – Issuing country: Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Fineness: 999.9/1,000 fine silver, 1 oz (31.1 g), diameter 39.00 mm
- Face value: 20 Francs, condition Brilliant Uncirculated in coin capsule
Anyone wishing to hold the fascination of the world's oceans in the palm of their hand will find a small masterpiece of modern coin artistry in the 1 oz Silver Congo World's Wildlife Shark 2026. The "World's Wildlife" series has established itself in recent years as a true insider tip among collectors – and the new 2026 edition featuring the majestic shark clearly raises the bar: drama, depth of detail, and a very low mintage that is already generating strong demand. This exclusive popular collector's coin with a very low mintage appeals to all who equally value quality, design, and rarity.
A Design That Gets Under Your Skin
The obverse of the coin shows a colour-enhanced great white shark bursting with jaws agape through a wall of spray and seawater. Every single tooth, every scale of its grey skin, the blue-green sheen along its back, and even the fine water droplets of the bow wave are rendered with breathtaking precision. Above the predator is the inscription "THE SHARK", while the lower rim of the coin bears the series signature "WORLD'S WILDLIFE" flanked by a stylised globe. The Bavarian Main Mint demonstrates here what modern minting technology combined with high-quality colour printing can achieve.
"A coin that doesn't just shine, but tells stories – of the myths of the sea, respect for nature, and a passion for collecting."
The Reverse – Classic and Dignified
The reverse shows the traditional national emblem of the République Démocratique du Congo: the striking leopard's head, flanked by an ivory tusk and spear, beneath which is the national motto "JUSTICE – PAIX – TRAVAIL". Arranged around the edge are the year of issue 2026, the fine weight 1 oz Ag 999.9, and the face value 20 Francs. A dignified counterpoint to the colourful obverse.
Why This Edition Is a Genuine Hit with Collectors
Silver has been a symbol of permanence, beauty, and lived monetary history for millennia. A colour-enhanced coin like this shark combines the material value of genuine silver with the emotional added value of an extraordinary collectible. Especially with low-mintage silver coins, the collector world time and again shows that the smaller the mintage, the greater the appeal on the secondary market. With only 5,000 pieces worldwide, this edition is a genuine rarity.
Key Advantages at a Glance
- Elaborate colour finishing and three-dimensional relief effect
- Strictly limited mintage – sought after worldwide
- Minting quality from the Bavarian Main Mint – a hallmark of numismatic excellence
- High fine silver content of 999.9/1,000
- Ideal addition to themed collections centred on wildlife and marine fauna
- After a holding period of one year, private capital gains on silver are generally tax-free in Germany
Who Is the Shark Coin Especially Suited For?
This coin appeals equally to two types of collectors: the passionate numismatist who collects themed wildlife series, and the investor who favours small, refined editions with appreciation potential. Those who already own well-known pieces such as the "Somalia Elephant" or the "Australian Kookaburra" will find here a wonderfully distinctive addition – more dramatic in design, more exclusive in its limitation, and, thanks to the colour printing, a genuine visual statement. The coin is delivered in Brilliant Uncirculated condition in a protective coin capsule, ensuring it can be admired in flawless condition for many decades to come.
Secure one of only 5,000 pieces now – before the collector community strikes and this shark disappears for good into private display cases.
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