- Savanna design: sculptural relief
- Coin status: 10 dollars from Liberia
- High purity: 999/1,000 fine
- Savanna designFlowing mane, umbrella acacias and birds in fine relief
- Coin statusLegal tender of the Republic of Liberia
- High purityNear-pure metal with warm, copper-red sheen
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- Savanna design: sculptural relief
- Coin status: 10 dollars from Liberia
- High purity: 999/1,000 fine
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Copper coin bar
The red metal.The lion keeps watch over the savannah. 1 kg of copper.
1 kg of 999/1,000 copper, a coin bar of the Republic of Liberia with a face value of 10 dollars, 120 x 72 x 15 mm. The image shows the lion on his rock, with umbrella acacias behind him.
1 kg copper coin bar Lion, side with the lion, image
1 kg of 999/1,000 copper, a coin bar of the Republic of Liberia with a face value of 10 dollars, 120 x 72 x 15 mm. The image shows the lion on his rock, with umbrella acacias behind him.
The Copper Age
The first tools made of metal
Copper was the first metal from which people made tools and weapons. At first they took native copper, as nature brings it forth in pure form, and hammered it into shape.
A copper pendant from the north of today’s Iraq is dated to about 8700 BC. It is estimated that copper was known as early as 7,000 years before tin; the time up to bronze is therefore also called the Copper Age.
Fire
Above 1,080 °C, copper turns liquid.
After hammering, people learned to melt copper and cast it in moulds. Egyptian sandstone furnaces and crucibles bear witness to this.
More than 5,300 years ago, Ötzi carried an axe with a blade of almost pure copper from southern Tuscany. It had been cast in a mould and, once cooled, compressed by hammering.
The name
The metal from Cyprus
- KýprosGreek: Cyprus
- aes cypriumLatin: metal from Cyprus
- cuprumLate Latin, hence Cu
- kupharOld High German, 9th century
- KupferGerman, since Middle High German
In antiquity Cyprus was a major supplier of the metal, as the Etymological Dictionary of German records.
More than 3,000 years ago, copper bars were already being made on Cyprus. One of them, weighing almost 37 kilograms and bearing an impressed mark, is now in the British Museum.
The colour
A metal with a colour of its own
Copper is one of the very few metals with a colour of its own. Pure copper is salmon red, as the German copper association describes it.
Hardly any metal conducts heat as well. And copper is dense: a cube measuring one centimetre along each edge weighs almost nine grams.
Time
The patina grows with the years
Exposed to the air, copper first takes on a dark brown to almost black layer, which on a roof is largely even after about two to three years. Over many years this usually becomes the green of old copper roofs.
This patina protects the metal beneath it, and it is not verdigris.
Patina makes copper more beautiful with age.
The piece
A lion on his rock
The motif side shows a lion with a flowing mane, standing on a rock and looking straight at the viewer. His tail swings up in an arc, and behind him umbrella acacias spread their crowns over the savannah. At the bottom stands LION.
The value side carries the coat of arms of the Republic of Liberia: a sailing ship off the coast, the rising sun, a palm tree, a plough and a spade and a dove with a scroll. Above it, on a ribbon, runs the motto THE LOVE OF LIBERTY BROUGHT US HERE, and around it stand the name, face value, weight and fineness.
With its face value the coin bar is a coin and legal tender in Liberia. It measures 120 x 72 x 15 mm and weighs 1,000 g.
The issuing country
Liberia lies on the west coast of Africa. The ship in its coat of arms stands for the ships that brought free and formerly enslaved people from the United States to this coast. The palm stands for prosperity, the rising sun for the birth of a nation, the plough and spade for the dignity of labour, the dove for peace. The coat of arms was adopted in 1847.
LionThe lion’s head
AcaciasAcacias of the savannah
MottoLiberia’s motto
ShipThe ship in the coat of arms
The image up close
At a glance
- Issuing country
- Liberia
- Face value
- 10 dollars
- Year
- 2026
- Metal
- Copper
- Fineness
- 999/1,000
- Weight
- 1,000 g
The lion in 1 kg of copper, calm and full of strength.
1kg Copper Minted Bar Lion 2026: One Kilogram of Fine Copper with a Royal Presence
Some pieces simply have to be held in your hand to be appreciated. The 1kg Copper Minted Bar Lion from the 2026 minting year is clearly one of them: a massive kilogram of copper with a fineness of 999/1,000, formed into a rectangular bar measuring 120 x 72 x 15 mm and crowned with a design that makes an immediate impression. It is issued by the Republic of Liberia, with an official face value of 10 dollars.
Anyone who places it on the table instantly feels the weight. And sees the warm sheen of the metal.
The King of the Savannah in Fine Relief
The obverse shows a proud lion with a flowing mane, standing majestically on a rocky outcrop and looking directly at the viewer. Its tail curves elegantly upward, every muscle rendered in striking detail. In the background, the African savannah opens up: umbrella thorn acacias frame the scene on the left and right, grasses sway in the foreground, and birds trace their path across the sky. Fine wave lines structure the sky and give the surface depth. At the bottom edge, the inscription LION appears in clear capital letters. An image full of calm and power at the same time.
The Reverse: Liberia's National Coat of Arms
The reverse bears the coat of arms of the Republic of Liberia, which has been used in its current form since 1847. The shield depicts a sailing ship off the coast, a rising sun, a palm tree, a plow and shovel, as well as a white dove carrying a message. Above it, on a ribbon, floats the motto "The Love of Liberty Brought Us Here", with "Republic of Liberia" below. The coat of arms is complemented by the inscriptions REPUBLIC OF LIBERIA and 10 DOLLARS, as well as the details 1000 g and 999/1000 FINE COPPER. Here too, a fine wave pattern in the field creates an elegant, lively surface.
Minted Bars: Bar Shape Meets Coin Status
At first glance, this piece looks like a classic copper bar. In fact, it is a minted bar — that is, a bar that carries a coin die strike. One could also call it a square coin. Thanks to the embossed face value of 10 dollars, the bar attains the status of a coin in Germany, and in its issuing country, Liberia, it is legal tender due to this official face value. Of course, no one is going to buy bread with a kilogram of copper. But it is precisely this combination of bar character and official state legitimacy that makes minted bars so popular among collectors.
Technical Data at a Glance
- Metal: Copper (fine copper)
- Fineness: 999/1,000
- Weight: 1,000 g fine weight (gross weight 1,000 g)
- Dimensions: 120 x 72 x 15 mm
- Face value: 10 dollars
- Issuing country: Republic of Liberia
- Year of issue: 2026
- Condition: Proof
- Edge: reeded
- Country of manufacture: China
- Scope of delivery: minted bar without certificate of authenticity
Copper: The Ideal Metal for Collecting and Discovering
Alongside gold and silver, copper is one of humanity's oldest coin metals. Today, it is experiencing a true renaissance as a collector's metal. One reason for this is the enormous variety of designs: animals, myths, historical figures, famous landmarks. Particularly in the USA, numerous copper rounds — that is, copper medallions — are minted with the most diverse designs, and many collectors build entire collections from them.
At the same time, copper coins and copper bars offer beginners a wonderful opportunity to become familiar with the feel and look of coins and bars. What does a kilogram of metal feel like in the hand? How does a relief appear under changing light? Copper allows you to experience this in a relaxed way, before perhaps turning to silver or gold as well. However, most buyers are classic collectors who simply enjoy watching their own collection grow piece by piece. The lion is a particularly rewarding design for this: for centuries, it has stood for courage, strength and dignity.
Comparison: Minted Bar or Classic Copper Bar?
A conventional 1 kg copper bar, such as those from Heimerle + Meule or Germania Mint, is a plain bullion bar with a manufacturer's stamp. The Lion minted bar goes a step further. The key differences at a glance:
- Design instead of a stamp: An elaborate pictorial design makes the minted bar an eye-catcher in any display case.
- Coin status: Thanks to its face value, this piece counts as a coin, whereas a classic copper bar does not.
- Collector focus: While standard bars are defined primarily by their weight, here design and the joy of collecting take center stage. As a result, the price naturally exceeds the pure material value.
- Presence: Compared to 1 oz or 5 oz copper coins, the kilogram format offers significantly more surface area for detail and a completely different visual impact.
A Tangible Asset You Can Feel
Copper is a tangible asset you can touch. A kilogram of metal that you can own, admire and pass on. This is exactly what many friends of precious metals value: physical metal conveys a sense of permanence that has proven itself across generations. Gold is considered humanity's oldest currency and has outlasted every paper currency. Copper has stood by its side for millennia and has secured a firm place in countless monetary systems. With the Lion minted bar, you bring a piece of this long tradition into your own collection. Incidentally, it also makes an impressive gift for anyone who loves animal motifs, Africa, or simply unusual formats.
Notes on Delivery and Care
Please note: The minted bar is delivered without a certificate. Copper is a living metal and develops a natural patina over time, which many collectors appreciate precisely for its warm, individual character. Anyone wishing to preserve the original shine for as long as possible should handle the surface only with cotton gloves and store the piece in a dry place. Shipping is carried out as insured value shipping.
One kilogram of fine copper, a majestic lion and official coin status from Liberia: the 1kg Copper Minted Bar Lion 2026 is a collector's piece with real weight and a highlight for any collection.
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