From the Ashes - Phoenix Collection (4 Coins)

From the Ashes: The Phoenix Collection in Gold and Silver

Some designs need no explanation. The phoenix is one of them. A bird that is consumed by flames and rises anew from its own ashes – since antiquity it has stood for rebirth, immortality and the power to outlast any crisis. The collection "From the Ashes" brings this firebird together in four versions: two strictly limited silver coins, a gold coin in Proof quality and a colour-finished gold bar by PAMP Suisse. Together, the four pieces weigh in at 72.7 grams of precious metal – 10.5 grams of fine gold and 62.2 grams of fine silver.

Phoenix times four – what the collection includes

• 0.5 g Gold Phoenix 2026: 999.9 fine gold, 14 mm diameter, Proof, mintage of only 500 pieces. Official legal tender of the Republic of Liberia with a face value of 25 dollars, struck in Germany by Kettner Edelmetalle.
• 1 oz Silver Phoenix 2026: 31.1 g fine silver with a purity of 999.9/1,000, 40 mm, Proof, mintage of 1,000 pieces, face value of 20 dollars (Liberia), delivered in a coin capsule.
• 1 oz Silver Phoenix Fire and Water 2026: 31.1 g fine silver (999.9/1,000), 40 mm, partially gilded and coloured, Mint State condition, mintage of just 100 pieces. Face value of 20 dollars (Liberia), in a capsule and exclusive to Kettner Edelmetalle.
• 10 g PAMP Suisse Good Luck Phoenix gold bar: 999.9 fine gold, colour-finished with a Proof-like surface, individual serial number, limited worldwide to 10,000 bars. Delivered in the CertiPAMP card with gift sleeve.

A myth that has endured for millennia

Even the Greek historian Herodotus described the sacred bird with plumage part gold, part red, similar in shape and size to an eagle. Ovid tells how, after five centuries, the phoenix lines its nest with cinnamon and myrrh, ends its life within it – and a young phoenix emerges from it. In the Far East too, the firebird enjoys the highest esteem. In Chinese tradition, the phoenix, known there as Fenghuang, is regarded as a messenger of luck, harmony and renewal. Both worlds come together in this collection.

On the gold coin and the silver coin in Proof quality, the phoenix rises with mightily spread wings from blazing flames above charred rock. Every feather is rendered razor-sharp. The reverse side draws the viewer in close: a portrait of the firebird with a piercing gaze, next to it a long, burning feather, the year of issue 2026 and the coat of arms of Liberia.

The "Fire and Water" edition goes even further. Red wings with golden tendrils, a glowing ring behind the head, deep blue waves with white spray breaking to the left and right. On the reverse, embers and water swirl together into a vortex reminiscent of yin and yang. And the bar? It shows a phoenix in shimmering rainbow colours against a finely ornamented gold background, accompanied by the Chinese characters for luck and phoenix.

Ashes turn to fire, fire turns to life – and four pieces of precious metal become a collection with a story.

Three finishes, one theme: an overview of the conditions

What is especially appealing to collectors is the range of minting qualities. The two coins in Proof quality captivate with a mirror-like field and finely matted reliefs, the pinnacle discipline of coin minting. The Fire and Water edition is available in Mint State and draws its character from the partial gilding and colouring applied by a specialised workshop in Germany. The gold bar by PAMP Suisse impresses with a Proof-like surface and vivid colour application.

We explain in detail how each finish is created and what to look out for in terms of handling and storage on the individual product pages. One tip in advance: leave each coin in its capsule and the bar in its CertiPAMP card. This way, the flawless condition is permanently preserved.

Set or individual pieces? An honest comparison

Of course, each component is also available individually. The appeal of the collection lies in its cohesion: one design, two precious metals, four formats – from the delicate 14 mm gold coin to the full ounce of silver. Anyone building a collection of the Mythical Creatures series covers the 2026 Phoenix year of issue in one go. With mintages of 100, 500 and 1,000 pieces, the three coins are genuine rarities from day one.

By comparison: classic gold coins and silver coins for investors, such as the Krugerrand or Maple Leaf, are produced every year in very high numbers and score points with a low premium over the material value. Anyone focused purely on the metal value is well served there. The Phoenix Collection deliberately pursues a different approach. It combines the intrinsic value of gold and silver with design, finishing and strict limitation – and this exact combination is what collectors look for.

Gold and silver: values that outlast crises

Gold is humanity's oldest currency. It has survived world empires, paper money and currency reforms and has lost none of its fascination to this day. Silver has accompanied humankind as a coinage metal for just as long. As physical tangible assets, both precious metals are independent of any third party's promise to pay, and many value them as a building block for inflation hedging and crisis provisioning. While this collection is primarily focused on collector's value, pure precious metal with a fineness of 999.9/1,000 lies beneath every design. Good to know: in Germany, profits from the sale of physical precious metals are generally tax-free after a holding period of more than one year.

A gift for every new beginning

Wedding, birth, anniversary or a career change – hardly any design suits a new chapter in life as well as the phoenix. This collection is a gift with meaning that can be passed down through generations. Or treat yourself to this glowing quartet for your own display case.

• Four coordinated phoenix designs from the Mythical Creatures series
• Gold and silver in the highest fineness of 999.9/1,000
• Low mintages: 100, 500 and 1,000 coins as well as 10,000 bars
• Minted in Germany and Swiss bar quality by PAMP Suisse
• A total of 72.7 grams of fine weight in one collection