1 oz Silver Australian Dolphin 2026 (Mintage: 1,000 | Proof)
- Touching design: dolphin with calf
- Highest fineness: 999.9/1,000 silver
- Safely stored: in the coin capsule
- Touching designTwo dolphins in an underwater world full of coral
- Highest finenessMade of purest fine silver with a content of 99.99%
- Safely storedProtected from tarnishing, scratches and environmental effects
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Dolphin
One sea, many animals.Mother and calf, side by side.
1 ounce of silver, in proof quality, issuing country Liberia. The image shows a dolphin with a calf and a second dolphin above corals.
Dolphin on 1 ounce of silver, reverse, image
1 ounce of silver, in proof quality, issuing country Liberia. The image shows a dolphin with a calf and a second dolphin above corals.
The animal
In the common bottlenose dolphin, the calf stays with its mother for years.
It is usually three to six years. When swimming, the calf keeps to the “infant position” in its mother’s slipstream, where it reaches the milk easily and probably uses less energy.
Source: NOAA Fisheries
The coin
Shell, pearl and starfish
The reverse shows a dolphin with a calf and a second dolphin above corals, along with 1 OZ FINE SILVER 9999.
On the obverse, a shell with a pearl, a starfish and a triton shell lie among corals, with 20 DOLLARS above and the small coat of arms of Liberia below.
The coin belongs to Kettner Edelmetalle’s own Sea Creatures 2026 series.
CalfThe calf
FinenessThe fineness 9999
Face value20 DOLLARS on the obverse
PearlThe shell with a pearl
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.
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
- Quality
- Proof
- Fineness
- 999.9/1,000
- Mintage
- 1,000 pieces
- Year
- 2026
One sea, many animals, each with a trait of its own.
1 oz Silver Australian Dolphin 2026 – strictly limited rarity in Proof quality
- Strictly limited: only 1,000 pieces worldwide – a deliberately scarce mintage that carries rarity value from the very start.
- Growth opportunities: high appreciation potential due to the strict limitation and the historically rising demand for such rare issues.
- Rare collector's coin: a genuine rarity for discerning numismatists and lovers of maritime designs.
- Minting quality: the highest possible minting quality "Proof" (PP) – mirror-like surfaces meet finely matted reliefs.
- Tarnish protection: securely stored in the included coin capsule – reliably protected against tarnishing, scratches, and environmental influences.
- Design: a graceful Australian dolphin gliding elegantly through the water – lively and rich in detail.
- Manufacturer: exclusive issue by Kettner Edelmetalle, based in Germany.
- Country of issue: Republic of Liberia – official legal tender with a face value of 20 dollars.
Some coins you simply buy. And then there are coins you want to own because they tell a story. The Australian Dolphin of the 2026 vintage clearly belongs in the latter category. Struck from a full ounce of silver with the highest fineness of 999.9/1,000, this issue combines the finest minting artistry with one of the ocean's most captivating creatures. But the decisive figure is what comes after: only 1,000 pieces. Worldwide. Anyone comparing this very low mintage to the million-piece mintages of common bullion coins will immediately understand why connoisseurs take notice.
A design full of elegance and movement
The obverse captures the dolphin in its element: sleek, powerful, and playful all at once. The Proof minting quality lends the depiction a special depth – the mirror-bright background makes the matted contours of the animal stand out in relief, so that every detail is shown to full effect. In this finish, the coin almost resembles a small work of art that one enjoys taking out of its capsule to admire again and again. Such details are what determine the lasting appeal of a true collector's edition.
Only 1,000 pieces mean: those who hesitate may well end up empty-handed. With a limitation like this, every single piece counts.
Why this issue is so interesting for collectors
The combination of a strictly limited mintage and the highest minting quality creates the ideal foundation for strong appreciation potential. Experience shows that demand for such rare issues picks up as soon as the mintage of just 1,000 pieces sells out – and with such a tiny quantity, that can happen quickly. As an exclusive collector's coin, this issue is aimed at everyone who values numismatic exclusivity and wants to add an extraordinary piece to their collection. It therefore ranks among the most sought-after silver coins of the still-young 2026 vintage.
Pure silver as a lasting tangible asset
Silver has been valued as a store of value for thousands of years and looks back on a long history as a coinage metal. It is durable, retains its physical properties, and possesses intrinsic value thanks to its wide industrial use – from electronics to solar technology to medical technology. As a physical tangible asset, silver also serves many people as an inflation hedge and as crisis protection. With this issue, however, the collector's aspect is clearly in the foreground: it is about rarity, design, and minting quality. A pleasant side effect for investors: in Germany, profits from the sale of physical silver are generally tax-free, provided the holding period is at least one year.
In comparison: collector's edition instead of mass minting
Anyone familiar with classic bullion coins will quickly think of the Silver Maple Leaf, which is issued year after year in mintages running into the millions and is valued above all as an affordable way to store silver. This is exactly where the difference lies: while such bullion coins rely on volume and material value, the Australian Dolphin scores with exactly what collectors look for – extreme rarity, elaborate Proof quality, and a distinctive design. Both approaches have their merits; but for display cabinets and long-term appeal, the rarity of this issue plays in a league of its own.
The key details at a glance
- Precious metal: silver, fineness 999.9/1,000
- Fine weight: 1 ounce (31.1 g)
- Diameter: 40.00 mm
- Edge design: reeded – as protection against manipulation
- Face value: 20 dollars (Republic of Liberia)
- Year of issue: 2026
- Quality: Proof (PP), brand new
- Mintage: limited to 1,000 pieces worldwide
- Packaging: coin capsule
Secure your copy of this extraordinary collector's edition while the small mintage is still available. With a mintage limited to 1,000 pieces worldwide, sought-after issues have historically sold out quickly – and the Australian Dolphin 2026 has what it takes to become a favorite among discerning collections.
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