1 oz Silver North Rhine-Westphalia by Night - Drachenburg Castle in Königswinter 2026 (Mintage: 100 | Gilded)

North Rhine-Westphalia by Night: Drachenburg Castle 2026 – Gilded Rarity with Only 100 Pieces

• Strictly limited: A mintage of only 100 pieces worldwide – the number of pieces is firmly capped
• Growth opportunities: Very high value appreciation potential due to the scarce number of pieces and the strong demand among collectors
• Rarity: An extremely rare collector's coin that only a few collectors will ever hold in their hands
• Investment goal: A coveted collector's piece whose limited availability gives it remarkable potential for value appreciation
• Design: Drachenburg Castle in Königswinter under a full moon and the Milky Way – in luminous colours on both sides, with the reverse additionally featuring the Drachenfels ruin and the glittering Rhine
• Exclusive at Kettner: This edition is available exclusively from Kettner Edelmetalle – in no other shop
• High-quality finishing: Specially refined for you in Germany using several technical processes – colourisation and partial gilding merge into a complete work of art
• Material & fineness: One full ounce of silver with a fine weight of 31.1 g at a purity of 999.9/1,000
• Manufacturer: Kettner Edelmetalle, additionally refined afterwards in Germany
• Country of origin: Germany

When night falls over the Siebengebirge, Drachenburg Castle begins to glow. This is precisely the moment captured by the new issue in the "Cities and Landscapes" series. Warmly lit windows. Pointed towers against a sky of violet, pink and deep night blue. Above it, a full, radiant moon bathing the entire scene in silvery light. Among the numerous silver coins in our range, this issue is a true exception – not only because of its appearance, but above all because of its mintage of only 100 pieces.

✔ The design: a fairy-tale castle on the Rhine

Drachenburg Castle looks as though it sprang straight out of a storybook. In fact, it was built between 1882 and 1884 as a stately residence for the Bonn-born financier Stephan von Sarter, who had amassed great wealth in Paris. The architects combined Neo-Gothic and Neo-Renaissance styles into a building full of towers, bay windows and battlements. The curious thing is that Sarter himself never actually lived in his castle. After decades of turbulent history, the complex was listed as a protected monument in 1986 and subsequently restored at great expense by the North Rhine-Westphalia Foundation. Since 2010 it has shone once again in its former glory and is today one of the most popular excursion destinations on the Rhine.

"Weigh and dare!" – the motto of the builder Stephan von Sarter, which can still be read today on his baronial coat of arms within the castle.

The location itself is also legendary. According to legend, it was at the Drachenfels that Siegfried slew the dragon – little wonder, then, that the castle has a room dedicated entirely to the Nibelungenlied.

✔ Two sides, two perspectives

The side bearing the inscription "1 OZ 9999 FINE SILVER 2026" shows Drachenburg Castle head-on: a massive battlemented tower, delicate pointed turrets and a small dome rise above illuminated terrace walls, in front of a dense forest in red, orange and dark green. In the upper right, the Milky Way stretches across the sky.

The reverse, bearing the inscription "20 DOLLARS", shifts the perspective. Here the castle is shown on the wooded slope, with the summit of the Drachenfels and its illuminated castle ruin rising above. To the right, the Rhine winds through the valley, lined with the lights of the surrounding towns. A small coat of arms at the bottom edge indicates the issuing country, Liberia.

✔ Precision finishing: colour meets gold

What makes this coin so extraordinary is its craftsmanship. A specialised partner company in Germany has finished it with great precision: both sides are fully colourised, while the golden rim and lettering provide an elegant frame for the nocturnal colours. The partially gilded finish further enhances the warm glow of the castle windows. The reeded edge and the Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) condition round off the overall impression.

✔ Why 100 pieces make all the difference

Classic bullion coins such as the American Eagle or the Britannia are minted year after year in the millions. Their advantage: a price close to the pure metal value. Anyone seeking something special, however, looks for rarity. This is exactly where this issue shows its strength. The strict limitation to 100 pieces makes it a genuine rarity that quickly becomes the centrepiece of any well-curated collection. Our refined special editions of the American Eagle, which likewise appear in very small mintages, are similarly sought after. The premium over bullion coins is the price of exclusivity – and for many collectors, that is exactly what counts.

✔ Silver as a solid foundation

Beneath the coloured surface lies a full ounce of fine silver. This precious metal has served as a coinage metal for thousands of years, has been prized in many cultures as a symbol of prosperity, and possesses tangible intrinsic value through its role in electronics and medical technology. Many buyers value silver as an inflation hedge or as a building block for their crisis protection – however, with this issue the collector's value is clearly the main focus. A pleasant side effect: profits from the sale of physical silver in Germany are generally tax-free after a holding period of at least one year.

✔ Key information at a glance

• Material: silver, colourised and partially gilded
• Fineness: 999.9/1,000
• Denomination: 1 oz
• Fine weight: 31.1 g
• Gross weight: 31.1 g
• Diameter: 40 mm
• Face value: 20 dollars
• Issuing country: Liberia
• Year of issue: 2026
• Mintage: 100 pieces
• Condition: Brilliant Uncirculated (BU)
• Edge: reeded
• Series: Cities and Landscapes
• Manufacturer: Kettner Edelmetalle
• Country of origin: Germany
• Packaging: in capsule

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

✔ A piece of Rhineland romance for your collection

Whether as the centrepiece of a collection themed around castles and palaces, as a memento of the Siebengebirge, or as an extraordinary gift for lovers of North Rhine-Westphalia – this silver coin combines history, legend and craftsmanship in the smallest of spaces. With only 100 pieces available, the rule is simple: those who hesitate may later find themselves merely watching from the sidelines. Do you have any questions? Our customer service team will be happy to advise you.

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