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Scarabs with the name and title of their owner often served as seals: their underside was pressed into a lump of clay.
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1 kg Silver Ancient Egypt 2026 (Mintage: 199 | Multiple Layer | Antique Finish)
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- Queen Cleopatra: in high relief
- Purest silver: fineness 999/1,000
- Official coin: with certificate
- Queen CleopatraSurrounded by pyramids, scarab, Anubis and the Nile
- Purest silverPrecisely minted in Germany from finest silver
- Official coinIssued by Samoa with a face value of 20 dollars
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Gold and silver on the Nile
Ancient Egypt 2026, 1 kg silver, obverse
Across 100 millimetres the coin shows ancient Egypt with a scarab, pyramids and a female figure holding an ankh.
In ancient Egypt
Flesh and bones of the gods
To the Egyptians, gold and silver were more than metal: they could stand for the flesh and the bones of the gods, for the sun and the moon.
Gold was linked with the gods and the deified dead because it lasts; silver, for its pale colour, with the moon and with ritual purity.
Silver and the moon
For long, silver was worth more than gold
Temple inscriptions from much of Egypt’s history point to this.
Unlike gold, much of it came from neighbouring lands. The official Wah, buried around the beginning of the 12th Dynasty, received a scarab of silver; lead isotope analysis shows that its metal most likely came from Lavrion in Greece.
Gilded silver was rare in the Middle Kingdom. Today several pieces of this world unite both metals: the gilded scarab, the partly gilded pyramids and the silver set.
The gold of the pharaohs
Gold from Nubia and the Eastern Desert
The Egyptian word for gold, nbw, is reflected in the ancient name of Nubia.
Egyptian Museum · Turin
The map of the gold mines
Around 1150 BC a map of the Wadi Hammamat was made for a quarrying expedition of Ramesses IV, one of the earliest known maps. According to the geologist James Harrell, it bears labels such as “hills where gold is found” and “hills of gold and silver”.
It is regarded as the oldest known geological map; the next known one only appears in the sources some 29 centuries later.
In the land of the pharaohs
Five faces of ancient Egypt
The pieces of this world show Tutankhamun, Nefertiti, Cleopatra, Hatshepsut and Ramesses II. Tutankhamun’s tomb was found largely intact.
Giza · wonder of the ancient world
Built for eternity
The Pyramid of Khufu is the only surviving wonder of the ancient world. Its ancient name was Akhet Khufu, “the Horizon of Khufu”.
Signs of the Nile
What the signs meant
The same signs return on the pieces of this world. This is how major museums describe their meaning in ancient Egypt.
Eye of Ra
In the myth the Eye went away and only returned once wine, music and dance had calmed it; in this way the Egyptians explained the yearly journey of the sun to the south and back.
On the Eye of Ra bar
Wedjat eye
“Wedjat” means “the one that is sound”: in the myth Seth injured or stole the eye of Horus, and Thoth restored it.
On a pyramid from Djibouti
Ankh
As a hieroglyph the ankh wrote the words “live” and “life”; as a symbol it stood for life.
On a pyramid from Djibouti
Uraeus
The rearing cobra with its flared hood was worn on the forehead and was regarded as a sign of protection.
On the death mask from Liberia
Cartouche
In hieroglyphic inscriptions the oval surrounds the names of royal persons.
On the coin of the Perth Mint
Minting and finish
Antique finish on a kilo of silver
For an antique finish the silver is blackened in an oxidising solution, brightened again on the raised areas and lacquered, so that the surface recalls an ancient find.
ReliefThe layers of the relief
FinenessWeight and fineness
Face valueThe face value, as struck
At a glance
- Motif
- Scenes of ancient Egypt
- Metal
- silver
- Weight
- 1 kg
- Fineness
- 999/1,000
- Country of issue
- Samoa
- Face value
- 20 dollars
- Year
- 2026
- Finish
- Antique finish, multiple layer
- Mintage
- 199 pieces
Gold and silver on the Nile
Gold for permanence, silver for the moon: what the Egyptians saw in their metals, these bars and coins carry on.
1 kg Silver "Ancient Egypt" 2026 – Cleopatra's Legacy in Pure Silver
- Strictly limited: Only 199 pieces exist worldwide of this monumental coin
- Appreciation potential: The extremely low mintage and high collector demand make this piece an outstanding growth opportunity
- Rarity: An exceptionally rare collector's coin for the most discerning numismatists
- Design: Queen Cleopatra enthroned in majestic high relief amid a breathtaking scene of pyramids, scarabs, Eyes of Horus and life along the Nile – realised using the unique Multiple Layer Technique
- Fineness: 999/1,000 purest silver, full kilogram fine weight
- Manufacturer: Minted in Germany with the highest precision
- Country of issue: The official issuing country is Samoa with a face value of 20 Dollars
There are coins you buy. And there are coins you own – with pride, with reverence, with the knowledge of holding something truly unique in your hands. The 1 kg silver coin "Ancient Egypt" 2026 unquestionably belongs in the second category. With an impressive diameter of 100 millimetres and a full kilogram of pure silver at 999 fineness, it is not merely a numismatic heavyweight – it is a work of art that captures the millennia-old fascination of Ancient Egypt in a way that only few silver coins can.
The Multiple Layer Technique: When Silver Comes to Life
What sets this coin apart from virtually all other strikes is the so-called Multiple Layer Technique – a multi-layered method that lends the design an almost three-dimensional depth. Examining the reverse reveals a multi-layered panorama: at the centre sits a mighty winged scarab, the ancient symbol of rebirth and the eternal cycle. To its right, Queen Cleopatra rises in full splendour – her robe falling in the finest folds, her gaze radiating regal authority. The attention to detail is simply breathtaking.
But that is not all. Across multiple levels, scenes unfold around the ruler that depict the full spectrum of Ancient Egyptian culture:
- Monumental pyramids and temple complexes in the background, framed by palm trees
- Sacred rituals featuring deities such as Anubis and Horus
- Boats on the Nile and scenes of everyday life
- Hieroglyphs and Eyes of Horus as protective symbols along the coin's edge
- Craftsmen, fishermen and builders – the pulsating life of a great civilisation
The inscription "ANCIENT EGYPT" and the year "2026" elegantly frame the design. Each individual layer was struck into the silver with surgical precision – the result is less a coin than a historical tableau in miniature.
The Obverse: Classic Elegance
The obverse features the portrait of King Charles III in elegant relief against a plain background. The inscriptions "CHARLES III" and "SAMOA" along with the details "1 kg Ag 999" and "20 DOLLARS" complete the official appearance. Below sits the coat of arms of Samoa – understated, yet dignified.
A Rarity for Eternity
Let the number sink in: 199 pieces worldwide. This is no ordinary limitation – this is exclusivity in its purest form. With such a strict restriction on mintage, it is self-evident that this collector's coin holds enormous appreciation potential. Comparable strikes with similarly low mintages have repeatedly demonstrated in the past just how sought-after such pieces can become on the collector's market.
Silver has a millennia-old history as a monetary metal – and this coin unites the best of two worlds: the intrinsic value of a full kilogram of precious metal with the artistic brilliance of a strictly limited special edition.
Antique Finish: A Touch of Bygone Eras
The Antique Finish gives the coin a patinated, slightly aged surface that perfectly suits the theme. Rather than appearing shiny and modern, the piece looks as though it has just been recovered from a pharaonic treasury. The contours stand out even more plastically as a result, and the shading gains in drama. It is precisely this refinement technique that transforms a strike into an experience.
Why This Kilogram of Silver Is More Than an Investment
Of course: a full kilogram of silver at 999 fineness possesses solid substance through its material value alone. Silver has served for centuries as a store of value, as an inflation hedge and as crisis protection. Industrial demand – from solar technology to electronics and medicine – ensures the ever-growing importance of this precious metal. And profits from the sale of silver are generally tax-free after a holding period of at least one year.
But this coin is about far more than that. It is about the passion of collecting. About the feeling of owning one of just 199 examples worldwide. About the fascination when you take this massive piece in your hand and behold the incredible depth of detail of the Multiple Layer Technique with your own eyes. Cleopatra's gaze, the beat of the scarab's wings, the hieroglyphs along the edge – all of it tells a story more than 3,000 years old that has lost none of its magic.
Technical Specifications at a Glance
- Precious metal: Silver 999/1,000
- Weight: 1,000 g (1 kg)
- Diameter: 100 mm
- Face value: 20 Dollars (Samoa)
- Year of issue: 2026
- Mintage: 199 pieces worldwide
- Condition: Antique Finish
- Special technique: Multiple Layer Technique
- Packaging: Original packaging with certificate
Anyone searching for an extremely rare collector's coin that unites numismatic artistry, historical depth and the intrinsic value of a kilogram of fine silver will find what they are looking for in this issue. The 1 kg silver coin "Ancient Egypt" 2026 is not a coin for the masses – it is a statement. For collectors who seek the extraordinary. For connoisseurs who recognise quality. And for all those who know that true rarities do not wait.
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