1/2 oz Gold 100 Euro From the Life of a Good-for-Nothing 2025 (Various Letter | Mintage: 66,000)

- Eichendorff's Novella: immortalized in gold
- Purest Gold: Fineness 999.9/1,000
- Collector Series: Issue 3 of 8
- Eichendorff's NovellaBastian Prillwitz shows the fiddler full of joie de vivre
- Purest GoldHighest gold purity, struck Brilliant Uncirculated
- Collector SeriesMasterpieces of German literature, yearly until 2030
- Eichendorff's Novella: immortalized in gold
- Purest Gold: Fineness 999.9/1,000
- Collector Series: Issue 3 of 8
Eichendorff’s Good-for-Nothing on 100 euro: the music-making hero between the customs office with quill and abacus and the forest with its flowers. The third part of the Masterpieces of German Literature series.
- Fine gold
- 1/2 ounce
- Fineness
- 999.9/1,000
- Mintage
- 63,000
Up close
The 100 euro Good-for-Nothing 2025, up close.
Choose a spot, and the loupe moves there.



The value side
The other side.The 100 euro Good-for-Nothing 2025 with eagle and 12 stars.
The value side carries the eagle, the lettering BUNDESREPUBLIK DEUTSCHLAND, the 12 stars of Europe, value and year, and the mint mark of the mint.
The mints
1 motif, 5 mints, 5 letters.
Every motif is struck in Berlin, Munich, Stuttgart, Karlsruhe and Hamburg. The letter on the value side tells you where.
ABerlin
DMunich
FStuttgart
GKarlsruhe
JHamburg
Shown: the value sides of the Justice 2021 issue.
The series · Masterpieces of German Literature
8 works in 8 years.Masterpieces of German Literature.
From 2023 to 2030 one coin appears each year, focused on the work, not the author: Faust, The Broken Jug and in 2025 the Good-for-Nothing.
2025Good-for-NothingThis page
The fact card
The 100 euro Good-for-Nothing 2025 in numbers.
- Fineness
- 999.9/1,000
- Edge
- reeded
- Year of issue
- 2025
- Series
- Masterpieces of German Literature
- Design
- Bastian Prillwitz
- Issuer
- Federal Republic of Germany
The family
Nature, culture, the country and the beginning.German gold euro coins in 4 chapters.
Each motif leads to its page. Where each mint has a page of its own, the letters lead there.
Nature
German Forest
Native Birds
Culture
Musical Instruments
German Craftsmanship
The country
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The beginning
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Good-for-Nothing 2025
Out into the world with a violin.The Good-for-Nothing 2025 in gold.
100 euro in fine gold 999.9/1,000, issued by the Federal Republic of Germany.
Literary Romanticism meets timeless gold value: The 100 Euro gold coin "Aus dem Leben eines Taugenichts" 2025
- Investment objective: Bullion coin with inflation hedge and lasting value retention
- Design: Artistic depiction of Eichendorff's Romantic novella
- Material / Fineness: Purest gold with a fineness of 999.9/1,000
- Manufacturer: Renowned German mints
- Country of origin: Germany
The latest edition of the prestigious German Euro gold coin series combines literary mastery with the timeless value stability of gold. With the 100 Euro gold coin "Aus dem Leben eines Taugenichts" 2025, you acquire not only half an ounce of pure gold, but also a piece of German cultural history in your hands.
A masterpiece of German Romanticism immortalised in pure gold
Joseph von Eichendorff's immortal novella, written between 1817 and 1826, is regarded as the pinnacle of literary Romanticism. The story of the carefree miller's son who sets out on his travels and discovers the true values of life still touches people's hearts today. This gold coin is already the third edition of the eight-part series "Masterpieces of German Literature", which is published annually from 2023 to 2030.
"Wem Gott will rechte Gunst erweisen, den schickt er in die weite Welt" – these famous lines from Eichendorff's work are reflected in the artistic design of this extraordinary gold coin.
Artistic brilliance meets craftsmanship perfection
Berlin-based artist Bastian Prillwitz has created a truly impressive design. The sickle-shaped division of the coin's surface masterfully symbolises the conflict between an economically dictated life and an emotional existence. On the left we see the toll booth with quill pen, inkwell, abacus and open books – symbols of bourgeois duty. On the right, the Romantic world unfolds with a graceful female figure holding flowers in her hands, surrounded by nature.
At the centre of the composition stands the Taugenichts himself – a young man with flowing hair, passionately playing his violin. The dynamic depiction perfectly captures the spirit of freedom and joie de vivre. Particularly ingenious: the inversely set inscription "AUS DEM LEBEN EINES TAUGENICHTS" underscores the reversal of social values.
Why this gold coin enriches your portfolio
Gold has proven itself as a stable store of value over 6,000 years. While paper money comes and goes, gold retains its intrinsic value. The world's largest gold holders are, incidentally, the central banks themselves – a clear sign that they no longer fully trust their own fiat money. With this coin, you protect yourself in multiple ways:
- Tax-free gains: After a holding period of just one year, your profits from the sale are completely tax-free
- VAT exemption: Gold is exempt from VAT (Value Added Tax) – you pay only the pure gold value
- Perfect crisis protection: Gold protects your wealth against inflation and currency risks
- Limited mintage: With only 66,000 specimens, this coin is strictly limited
- Collector's value: As part of a popular series with high artistic merit
Technical perfection down to the finest detail
The coin impresses with its outstanding quality. With a fine weight of exactly 15.55 grams (half an ounce) of pure gold with a fineness of 999.9/1,000, it meets the highest standards. The diameter of 28 millimetres gives it an imposing presence, while the milled edge adds additional elegance. The Mint State (MS) striking quality guarantees a flawless surface with a matte background and polished relief areas.
Each coin is delivered in a high-quality case that not only provides optimal protection but also enables the dignified presentation of this work of art. The value side features the majestic Federal Eagle, surrounded by stars arranged in a sickle shape – a symbol of European unity and Germany's strength.
An investment in lasting values
Gold is the world's oldest currency and has never had a value of zero. Unlike paper money, which can be printed at will, gold is a scarce commodity with a limited supply. This natural scarcity leads to long-term value stability and makes gold the perfect building block for your retirement provision.
The high liquidity of gold allows you to convert your investment into cash at any time. At the same time, gold is recognised worldwide as a medium of exchange – a characteristic that can be of inestimable value in uncertain times. With its low correlation to other asset classes, gold also contributes to the optimal diversification of your portfolio.
Gold has shone for millennia and will never lose its lustre – just like the timeless message of Eichendorff's Taugenichts, who teaches us that true happiness lies not in the pursuit of material wealth, but in the freedom of the heart.
Mints of the highest renown
This extraordinary gold coin is struck in the highest quality by the five German mints. Each mint marks its coins with a distinctive letter:
- Letter "A": Staatliche Münze Berlin
- Letter "D": Bayerisches Hauptmünzamt (Munich)
- Letter "F": Staatliche Münze Stuttgart
- Letter "G": Staatliche Münze Karlsruhe
- Letter "J": Hamburgerische Münze
By acquiring this 100 Euro gold coin "Aus dem Leben eines Taugenichts" 2025, you secure not only a piece of German cultural history in the purest gold, but also make a wise decision for your financial future. Gold is God's money – imperishable, value-stable and free from the manipulations of central banks. Don't miss this unique opportunity to combine literary Romanticism with astute wealth investment!
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