Silver 1 kg bullion coin Eagle 2026 with obsidians stand

Eagle by the Czech Mint is the first investment coin intended for the Slovak market. This unique collector’s edition, created in 2026, is struck from one kilogram of pure silver and inlaid with obsidian.

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This natural form of glass is typically black in color and is impossible to overlook in nature. Our ancient ancestors took notice of obsidian and used it hundreds of thousands of years ago to make all sorts of tools and weapons. When broken, it is incredibly sharp. As human civilization evolved, this fragile volcanic glass was supplanted by various metals, but it retained its ritual significance. For example, South American Indian tribes believed that obsidian heals and protects against evil forces. In addition, it has a positive effect on the psyche—it boosts self-confidence and dispels negativity. Thanks to its beauty, it is also used in jewelry making. It is interesting to note that while the ancient Maya used it to cut out the hearts of victims during bloody rituals, today obsidian is used in the manufacture of scalpels for cardiac surgeons. It is, in fact, many times sharper than even the highest-quality steel.

However, we don’t have to travel all the way to South America to find obsidian. This exotic glass can actually be found in the volcanic mountains of eastern Slovakia!

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In 2026, all variants of the investment coin received a brand-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 required attributes, which means a portrait of King Charles III, the nominal value of 80 DOLLARS (NZD), and the year of issue 2026. The  relief, embellished with pearl decoration, was created by the Slovak medalist Mgr.Art. Miroslav Hric, ArtD.

The mintage consists of only 50 pieces numbered on the edge