Silver 1 oz bullion coin Czech Lion 2026 with technology stand

“Czech Lions” - investment coins from the Czech Mint - serve to invest funds in precious metals, but their intricate design also appeals to anyone looking to expand their numismatic collection or give an exceptional gift. The beauty of the silver coin dated 2026 is further enhanced by a dual plating with precious gold and rare ruthenium.

This exceptional variant of the Czech Lion investment coin stands out for its sophisticated play of colors, which is rarely seen in numismatics. The silver strike is coated with a thin layer of gray-black ruthenium, a precious material that is the rarest of the platinum group metals. The central relief is then selectively gold-plated, giving the coin a striking, high-contrast appearance.

The reverse side of the coin, designed by medalist Vojtěch Dostál, DiS., features a stylized head of the Czech lion inspired by the national coat of arms of the Czech Republic. Alongside the king of beasts, the Crown of St. Wenceslas also stands out in the relief. Since the Czech Mint’s coins are issued with license from a foreign issuer, the island of Niue, their obverse side bears the necessary attributes, which means the name and portrait of King Charles III, the nominal value of 2 DOLLARS (NZD), and the year of issue 2026.

Don’t miss other special variants of the “Czech Lion” bullion coin such as those with an embossed hologram and a hidden message.

The Czech Mint has extensive experience in the production of bullion coins. We have been minting “Czech Lion” gold and silver coins since 2017, and they have become popular with investors not only in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, but also in Hungary, Germany, China, Hong Kong, South Korea, the United Arab Emirates, Canada, and the United States. The world’s largest online distributor of precious metals has also added them to its product lineup. One of the reasons why the Czech Mint’s investment coins have so quickly joined the ranks of famous global counterparts (such as the Austrian Wiener Philharmoniker, the Canadian Maple Leaf, the South African Krugerrand, the American Eagle, the Chinese Panda, or the Australian Kangaroo) is their low mintage. While investment coins from foreign mints are struck in the millions, the mintage limit for coins struck in the Czech Republic is in the hundreds or thousands. This fact increases the potential for investment appreciation and adds a collector’s dimension to the coins. Thanks to their artistic design, the coins also make excellent original and valuable gifts—for graduations, weddings, the birth of a child, or just for the sheer joy of it…

Learn more on our dedicated website: www.ceskamincovna.cz/lev