Silver 5 oz bullion coin Eagle 2026 stand

Worldwide investment coins are often dedicated to powerful national symbols, and the "Eagle," which is the first coin of its kind intended for the Slovak market, is no exception. The weight of this silver coin minted by the Czech Mint in 2026 is five troy ounces.

The Slovaks waited long and patiently for the opportunity for self-determination—like a bird of prey circling in the sky above the majestic Tatra Mountains, watching for its prey. It is no wonder that Slovak poets and revivalists of the 19th century regarded the eagle as a kindred spirit and that Ľudovít Štúr himself named the cultural supplement of the Slovak National Newspaper “Orol tatránski.” Despite the hostile attempts of their sovereign rulers, the Slovaks preserved their culture, language, and character until they finally succeeded in winning their independence. The symbol of all they had achieved was once again the eagle, which since time immemorial has represented strength, victory, freedom, and nobility, but also resurrection and new life. This bird of prey, which represents the Christian heavenly kingdom, also refers to Slovak religious tradition.

In 2026, all variants of the bullion coin received a new design, but the main concept remained the same. The reverse side is dominated by the golden eagle, the lord of the Tatra Mountains, with the majestic Kriváň peak rising in the background behind it. Since the license to issue investment coins for the Czech Mint is provided by the Pacific island of Niue, the obverse side bears its essential attributes—a portrait of King Charles III, the nominal value of 10 DOLLARS (NZD), and the year of issue, 2026. The intricate relief, embellished with a pearl finish, was created by Slovak medalist Mgr. Art. Miroslav Hric, ArtD.

Invest smartly and in style! Our selection also includes other variants of the “Eagle” bullion coin made of both silver and gold. This allows you to easily adjust how much of your funds you allocate to precious metals.

The Czech Mint has extensive experience in the production of investment coins (so-called bullion coins). The“Eagle” coin has been minted since 2020. Since 2017, it has also been minting gold and silver “Czech Lion” coins, which have become popular among 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 range. 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 minted in the millions, the mintage limit for coins minted 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 an excellent original and valuable gift—for a graduation, a wedding, the birth of a child, or just for the joy of it…