2 oz Silver Honey Bee 2026 (Mintage: 199 | Proof)
- Lifelike bee: against honeycomb pattern
- Mirror finish: frosted reliefs
- With certificate: individually numbered
- Lifelike beeFine wings and hairs, a sunflower on the value side
- Mirror finishFrosted reliefs float above a deep black mirrored background
- With certificateIn an elegant wooden case with numbered certificate of authenticity
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Own minting · 2 ounces of fine silver
A year outdoors.
Honey Bee 2026, 2 ounces of fine silver, reverse
On the reverse the honey bee flies above the comb, and on the obverse it sits in the flower head of a sunflower. Its time of the year is summer and winter.
Summer and winter · The honey bee
In summer the dance, in winter the cluster.
With the waggle dance a bee shows the others the direction and distance of a food source. If the dancer runs upwards, that means: towards the sun. Each waggle stands for 65 to 75 metres of flight.
The sun need not be visible for this: the pattern of polarised skylight is enough. In 1973 Karl von Frisch received the Nobel Prize for his research on bees, together with Konrad Lorenz and Nikolaas Tinbergen.
At the peak in May the queen can lay more than 1,000 eggs a day, and a summer bee lives about six weeks. As early as July, some winter bees live alongside many summer bees.
In winter they sit in the winter cluster. At its outer shell it is around 13 °C; when the outer bees cool down, they push inwards, and those that have warmed up move outwards. The warmth comes from muscle shivering.
“Honey bees are flower-constant: during a foraging flight they always stay true to one kind of flower.”
A year outdoors
Each animal has its moment in the year.
From the first brooding in late winter to the winter cluster: this is how the year passes outdoors.
- Late winterGolden EagleIn early February the golden eagle’s breeding season begins in the Bavarian Alps.
- SpringWolfIn late April or early May the wolf pups are born, usually four to six per litter.
- SummerHoney Bee
- AutumnRed DeerIn early September the rut begins, and the stags roar loudly.
- WinterHoney Bee
The design as struck
The wing veins finely engraved.
The bee flies above the comb, its wing veins are finely engraved, and beneath it a thistle and a composite flower bloom.
The loupe reveals how finely the design is struck.
BeeThe bee with finely engraved wing veins
CombThe comb behind the bee
FlowerThe flower head below the bee
Enlarged from the images in our gallery.
The craft
What sets this coin apart.
Kettner Edelmetalle’s own minting, struck in Germany and issued for the Republic of Liberia.
- Proof
- The field gleams like a mirror, and the animal stands on it, frosted and sculptural. With every movement in the light, gleam and relief alternate.
- The mintage
- Struck in a mintage of 199 pieces, in a wooden case with a certificate of authenticity.
The sizes to scale
Every size in true proportion.
Side by side to scale, from 30 millimetres in gold to 55 millimetres in silver. The coin on this page is marked.
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1/4 ounce30 mm in goldgold30 mm
1 ounce40 mm in silversilver40 mm
2 ounces55 mm in silversilver55 mm
At a glance
- Type
- Coin
- Metal
- silver
- Design
- Honey bee above the comb, sunflower
- Weight
- 2 ounces of fine silver
- Fineness
- 999.9/1,000
- Face value
- 25 Dollars
- Issuing country
- Liberia
- Diameter
- 55 mm
- Year
- 2026
- Quality
- Proof
- Mintage
- 199 pieces
- Maker
- Kettner Edelmetalle
- Packaging
- Wooden case with certificate of authenticity
In early spring the bees’ brood nest warms up to 35 °C again, and in early February the golden eagle’s breeding season begins in the Bavarian Alps.
Länderinstitut für Bienenkunde Hohen Neuendorf; Bayerisches Landesamt für Umwelt
2 oz Silver Honeybee 2026 – A Tribute to Nature's Most Industrious Architect
- Strictly limited: Only 199 pieces available worldwide in Proof
- Growth potential: High value appreciation potential thanks to extreme scarcity and strong collector demand
- Rarity: A true rarity from the "Animals on Land" series – a showpiece for discerning collections
- Minting quality: The finest numismatic finish in Proof quality with mirrored surfaces and frosted reliefs
- Design: A detailed depiction of a honeybee against a honeycomb structure, as well as on a magnificent sunflower
- Precious metal: 2 troy ounces of purest silver with a fineness of 999.9/1,000
- Manufacturer: Kettner Edelmetalle – exclusive proprietary issue
- Country of origin: Issuing country Liberia, year of issue 2026
- Delivery: In a high-quality wooden case including a numbered certificate of authenticity
It is small, hums tirelessly, and carries an entire world on its wings: the honeybee. With the 2 oz Silver Honeybee 2026, Kettner Edelmetalle presents an extraordinary exclusive collector's coin that captures nature's fragile wonder in solid precious metal – and in a mintage so low that even die-hard numismatists will take notice.
A design that brings the world of bees to life
On the obverse, a finely engraved honeybee unfolds in impressive three-dimensionality. Its delicate wings, the fine hairs on its body, and the ridged abdominal rings appear so true to life that the insect seems ready to fly off at any moment. In the background: the iconic honeycomb pattern, reflecting the masterful architecture of bees. An echinacea blossom and a budding plant frame the scene like a quiet still life from a summer garden. The reverse surprises with a lushly blooming sunflower, on which a bee gathers nectar – a poetic image full of symbolism for industriousness, community, and vitality.
"If the bee disappeared from the earth, man would only have four years left to live." – a famous quote that sums up the significance of this small creature and makes the design of this coin all the more valuable.
Proof – the pinnacle of coin minting
The Proof finish is not merely a refinement – it is craftsmanship of the highest order. Multiple polished dies, fresh blanks, and a unique mirror-finish bring every detail to life in striking contrast. The frosted relief elements of the bee seem to float above the deep black, mirror-like background – a sight that captivates every collector.
Why this coin is so special
With a worldwide limitation of just 199 pieces in Proof, this issue is among the rarest mintages Kettner Edelmetalle has ever released. Whoever owns one of these pieces does not simply own a coin – they own a unique numismatic treasure that will never be minted in this form again. It is precisely this strict limitation that makes collectors' hearts beat faster and gives the coin its special appeal.
- Denomination: 2 oz (62.21 g fine weight)
- Fineness: 999.9/1,000 silver
- Diameter: 55.00 mm – an impressive format to admire
- Condition: Proof (first-strike quality)
- Packaging: Elegant wooden case with certificate of authenticity
Silver – the white precious metal with character
Silver has captivated people for thousands of years. It is the metal of mint masters, jewelry craftsmen, and industry alike. While gold is the king of metals, silver is considered the metal of the people – tangible, honest, with intrinsic value. Add to that a tax advantage many collectors appreciate: profits from the sale of silver are generally tax-free after a holding period of at least one year. A charming feature that makes these silver coins especially attractive to collectors.
Who is the Honeybee 2026 in Proof intended for?
This issue is aimed at lovers of artistic minting, collectors of the "Animals on Land" series, and anyone who values rare pieces with history. Those who collect themed coins featuring animal and nature motifs will find a jewel here that elevates any display case. Compared to common bullion issues in Brilliant Uncirculated quality, such as the Lunar series or a Maple Leaf, the Honeybee stands out clearly thanks to its Proof finish and radically low mintage – an argument every numismatist will appreciate.
Secure one of the rare pieces of this extraordinary collector's coin now, before the mintage sells out. For what is strictly limited does not come again – and the honeybee flies away faster than you might think.
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