1 oz Silver North Rhine-Westphalia by Night - Nordkirchen Palace 2026 (Mintage: 100 | Gilded)

1 oz Silver North Rhine-Westphalia by Night – Nordkirchen Castle 2026 (Mintage: 100 | gilded)

• Strictly limited: This edition is released in a mini mintage of only 100 pieces worldwide
• Growth opportunities: Very high potential for value appreciation thanks to the smallest mintage and brisk demand from the collector community
• Rarity: An extremely rare collector's coin that you won't come across again so quickly
• Investment goal: A scarce collector's item whose limited mintage speaks for an attractive long-term potential for value appreciation
• Exclusive: This collector's piece is available exclusively from Kettner Edelmetalle
• High-quality finishing: Double-sided colorization and glossy partial gilding, applied in multiple technical work steps
• Design: The "Westphalian Versailles" under a full moon and the Milky Way – on both sides of the coin in luminous night colors
• Material / Fineness: One full ounce of silver (31.1 g) with a fineness of 999.9/1,000
• Manufacturer: Kettner Edelmetalle – additionally finished afterwards in Germany
• Country of origin: Germany

When the stars rise over the Münsterland region and the illuminated windows are reflected in the moat, Nordkirchen Castle reveals its most enchanting side. This exact moment is captured by the new issue from the "Cities and Landscapes" series. The result? A sparkling night piece made of fine silver that makes every display case shine.

✔ The Westphalian Versailles in starlight

Nordkirchen Castle in the Coesfeld district, around 28 kilometers south of Münster, is considered the largest and most significant Baroque residence in Westphalia. Prince-Bishop Friedrich Christian von Plettenberg commissioned the building; between 1703 and 1734, the magnificent three-wing complex was created based on designs by Gottfried Laurenz Pictorius, and completed under Johann Conrad Schlaun. Situated on an island surrounded by moats and embedded in an expansive castle park, the ensemble is not without reason nicknamed the "Westphalian Versailles". Today, the castle houses the University of Finance of North Rhine-Westphalia, and with its castle concerts, it attracts visitors and lovers of classical music from the entire region.

The coin depicts this jewel twice. On one side, the brick façade rises above the water with its brightly lit windows, which reflect every light as a golden shimmer. Above: a full moon, pink cloud bands, and the shimmering band of the Milky Way. The inscription "1 OZ 9999 FINE SILVER 2026" runs along the lower edge. The other side offers a frontal view of the Corps de Logis – along a path lined with lights, past a round, red-blooming flower bed and cone-shaped trimmed trees. Here you find the denomination "20 DOLLARS" and the small coat of arms of the Republic of Liberia.

✔ Brilliant finishing in gold and color

What makes this issue so special is the subsequent processing in Germany. Both sides have been colorized in intense colors – from deep night blue to the warm amber tone of the window lights. A gilded ring frames the designs, and the lettering also shines in gold. Applied with great precision, the finishing combines the cool white of the silver with the warm shine of the gold into a harmonious overall picture.

✔ Rarity instead of mass production: Why 100 pieces matter

Classic bullion coins such as Maple Leaf or Vienna Philharmonic are minted in the millions every year. They are ideal when it's purely about the metal value. Anyone seeking rarity, on the other hand, will find a true rarity here: with a mintage of only 100 pieces, this coin is among the scarcest issues of all. Compared to pure bullion coins, the price is naturally above the pure silver value – but in return you receive a small work of art whose limited mintage makes it permanently desirable for collectors. Especially such small editions among silver coins are often quickly sold out among enthusiasts.

✔ Silver – a metal with a long tradition

Silver has been used as a monetary metal for millennia and was considered in many cultures a symbol of wealth and prestige. It is durable, retains its properties across generations, and is therefore excellently suited for passing on value to children and grandchildren. Industry requires silver in electronics, medical technology, and solar technology, among other applications, while supply remains limited. Many investors therefore value silver as an inflation hedge and building block for their crisis protection. A pleasant side effect: under current German law, profits from the sale of physical silver are tax-free after a holding period of at least one year. For this piece, however, the passion for collecting is clearly in the foreground.

✔ Important information at a glance

• Material: Fine silver 999.9/1,000, partially gilded and colorized
• Fine weight: 31.1 g (1 oz)
• Diameter: 40 mm
• Face value: 20 Dollars (Liberia)
• Year of issue: 2026
• Condition: Brilliant Uncirculated (BU)
• Edge: reeded
• Mintage: 100 pieces
• Manufacturer: Kettner Edelmetalle
• Country of origin: Germany
• Delivery: in a coin capsule

The finishing is carried out with the utmost care by a specialized company in Germany. The manufacturer refers to the coin, not to the finishing.

✔ Final information

Do you have questions about this issue? Our customer service will be happy to advise you. Secure a piece of Westphalian architecture in the glow of a starry night while pieces are still available. You can find more fantastic-looking and high-quality designed exclusive collector's coins here.