1 oz Silver South Sea Dolphin 2026 (Mintage: 1,000 | Proof)
- Lively design: dolphin in mid-leap
- Small mintage: only a few left
- Highest purity: fineness 999.9
- Lively designA bottlenose dolphin leaps over surf past palm trees
- Small mintageOnly a few pieces of this edition remain in stock
- Highest purityStruck from fine silver with a fineness of 999.9/1,000
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Dolphin
One sea, many animals.A leap into the light.
1 ounce of silver, in proof quality, issuing country Liberia. The image shows a dolphin leaping out of the surf in front of a palm island.
Dolphin on 1 ounce of silver, reverse, image
1 ounce of silver, in proof quality, issuing country Liberia. The image shows a dolphin leaping out of the surf in front of a palm island.
The animal
Every common bottlenose dolphin has its own whistle.
Researchers call it a signature whistle. When one animal imitates another’s whistle, it can address that animal directly.
Source: King and Janik, PNAS 2013
The coin
Five animals around a coat of arms
The obverse gathers shark, dolphin, sea turtle, seahorse and ray around the small coat of arms of Liberia with a ship and a palm tree.
It also bears REPUBLIC OF LIBERIA, 20 DOLLARS, the fineness 9999 and the year 2026.
The coin belongs to Kettner Edelmetalle’s own Sea Creatures 2026 series.
DolphinThe leaping dolphin
SurfThe surf
Face value20 DOLLARS on the obverse
Coat of armsThe coat of 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.
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 South Seas Dolphin 2026 – a rarity for collectors in Proof quality
- Strictly limited: Very low mintage of only 1,000 pieces worldwide
- Growth opportunities: High appreciation potential due to strict limitation and high demand for popular animal designs
- Minting quality: Highest possible finish "Proof" (PP) with mirror-like surfaces and frosted reliefs
- Rare collector's coin: A genuine rarity for discerning collections and design enthusiasts
- Design: A leaping dolphin above the surf, framed by the palm trees of a South Seas island
- Manufacturer: Minted for Kettner Edelmetalle
- Country of origin: Issued by the Republic of Liberia, manufactured in Germany
Some coins are simply investment goods. Others are small works of art that one enjoys picking up again and again. The 1 oz Silver South Seas Dolphin 2026 undoubtedly belongs to the latter category. As an exclusive collector's coin from the "Sea Creatures" series, it combines a vivid, almost photorealistic design with the finest minting artistry – and in an edition of just 1,000 pieces. Anyone familiar with the sought-after dolphin editions of recent years knows how quickly such tiny mintages can sell out.
A design like a leap into the sea
The obverse shows a bottlenose dolphin at the moment of its leap: the dolphin breaks through the surface of the water, a foaming wave crashing beneath it, while the palm trees of a tropical South Seas island sway in the background. Above the animal, the inscription "DELFIN" appears in simple yet striking lettering. It is a design that captures both calm and motion at once – no wonder, as the dolphin is considered one of the most intelligent and beloved sea creatures of all. The reverse brings together the entire underwater world of the series: shark, dolphin, sea turtle, seahorse and ray among delicately crafted corals. Around the edge you can read "20 DOLLARS", "1 OZ FINE SILVER 9999" as well as "REPUBLIC OF LIBERIA" and the year of issue 2026. This makes the coin a small tableau of the seas in precious metal form.
Highest minting quality: Proof
The Proof finish is the pinnacle of coin minting. Multiple polishing of the dies and ultra-pure blanks create that unmistakable contrast between deep black mirror surfaces and silky matte reliefs. As a result, the dolphin seems to truly stand out from the background – a three-dimensional depth effect that elevates every specimen to a small work of art. A Proof coin requires careful handling: fingerprints and scratches are unwelcome on the mirror surfaces. That is why every coin is delivered in a protective coin capsule, permanently preserving the flawless condition of the new item.
Why this silver coin is a genuine rarity
What matters most to collectors is the limitation. With a worldwide mintage of only 1,000 pieces, the South Seas Dolphin ranks among the truly rare issues of the 2026 vintage – a rarity in the truest sense of the word. It is precisely the combination of a crowd-pleasing animal design, elaborate minting, and the very low mintage that appeals equally to collectors and enthusiasts alike. Such strictly limited pieces are often only available within a narrow window of time on the collector's market. This scarcity gives rise to a noticeable appreciation potential. Concrete promises of returns would be irresponsible at this point – however, experience shows that sought-after small-mintage Proof coins frequently develop a high level of desirability.
Silver as a store of value and collectible
Silver has been used as a monetary and coinage metal for thousands of years and has been valued by many cultures as a symbol of wealth and prestige. In addition to its appeal to collectors, the precious metal possesses intrinsic value: demand from electronics, solar and medical technology meets a limited supply, which benefits long-term value stability. As a physical tangible asset, silver is also traditionally regarded as a means of inflation hedge and crisis protection. There is also a tax advantage: profits from the sale of physical silver are generally tax-free for private individuals, provided the holding period of at least one year is met. Anyone wishing to expand their collection will find numerous further issues in our silver coins category.
Key facts at a glance
- Material/fineness: 31.1 g fine silver, fineness 999.9/1,000
- Diameter: 40.00 mm, reeded edge as protection against manipulation
- Face value: 20 dollars – official legal tender of the Republic of Liberia
- Grade: Proof (PP), year of issue 2026
- Mintage: strictly limited to 1,000 pieces worldwide
- Packaging: in protective coin capsule
A crowd-pleasing design, the highest possible minting quality, and a tiny mintage of just 1,000 pieces: the South Seas Dolphin 2026 is exactly the kind of collector's coin you should secure in good time.
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