Silver 5 oz bullion coin Czech Lion 2026 stand

Worldwide investment coins are often dedicated to powerful national symbols, and the “Czech Lion,” which is the first coin of its kind intended for the Czech market, is no exception. The weight of the silver coin from the Czech Mint with the commemorative year 2026 is five troy ounces.

The best-known story of how the exotic lion became a symbol of the Czech lands is the legend of Bruncvík—a mythical prince who traveled all the way to distant Africa, where he helped the king of beasts in his battle against a fierce lioness. A more credible explanation is offered by ancient chroniclers. According to them, in 1158, Emperor Frederick I Barbarossa rewarded Prince Vladislaus II with a royal crown and a new heraldic animal, which replaced the previous eagle. The lion represented the virtues of a knight—strength and courage—which Vladislav demonstrated during the conquest of Milan in the emperor’s service. And how did the heraldic beast acquire its second tail? Once again, heroism played a role. In 1204, King Přemysl Ottokar I aided Emperor Otto IV in the fight against the Saxons, and the Czech lion was rewarded with a second tail, which distinguished it from the beasts of other nations and gave it unique prestige. Medieval writers, however, liked to embellish their tales and are not a reliable source of information. Therefore, only one thing is certain—the first truly documented Czech lion was a symbol of the Přemyslid dynasty and appears on the equestrian seal of Vladislaus Henry from the year 1203. It was Přemysl Ottokar II, the Iron and Golden King, who elevated the lion to the emblem of the entire country.

In 2026, the investment coins entered their 10th anniversary year. They received a brand-new relief, and their designer has also changed, but the reverse side continues to be dominated by the two-tailed Czech lion—a realistically depicted symbol of the nation, wearing the Crown of St. Wenceslas on its head. The striding beast is the work of experienced medalist Vojtěch Dostál, DiS.  Since the Czech Mint’s coins are issued under license from a foreign issuer, the island of Niue, their obverse side bears the necessary attributes—a portrait of King Charles III, the noinal value of 10 DOLLARS (NZD), and the year of issue 2026.

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

The Czech Mint has extensive experience in the production of bullion coins. We have been minting the “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 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 sheer joy of it…

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