Our staff are passionate about coins that tell stories, showcase innovation, and embody timeless value. We asked our team members to select their personal “Coin of the Year” and share a brief reason why it stands out. Here’s what inspired us in 2025.
Rael Demby
CEO
2025 Big Silver Maple Leaf – 10 kg
The largest Maple Leaf ever struck: 10 kg of pure silver precision. Commanding scale, flawless execution, and ultimate prestige. With only 299 pieces worldwide, it is rarity and substance in one masterpiece. Africa’s first—and exclusively available from us.
Kevin Rowley
National Sales Manager
Constans II AV Solidus (AD 651–654)
Very Rare | AU Condition with Graffiti & Edge Bend Obverse: Emperor with Cruciger | Reverse: Oriental-Style 3-Point Cruciform
From Constantinople’s 6th officina during a turbulent era of war and theological change, the last emperor to visit Rome before its fall. Ancient coins like this are tangible links to history, culture, and the people who once held them.
Sara Joubert
Regional Manager
2025 Canada $175 Predator or Prey Silver Coin
The four engraved layers create intricate, multi-dimensional beauty. Every glance reveals new details you missed before—pure artistry in silver.
Allan Govender
Broker Manager, Gateway
2025 Krugerrand 2 oz Piedfort
An iconic design unchanged for over five decades, now in double-thick piedfort format. Superior craftsmanship, proof finish, and a story of South Africa’s past and present. With just 200 minted worldwide, it’s a collector’s dream.
Mike Skatchkov
Broker Manager
1 oz Mona Lisa Gold Coin
A perfect fusion of art and gold—two symbols of enduring value revered for centuries. This coin captures the prestige and beauty of Da Vinci’s masterpiece in precious metal.
Demica Govender
Senior Broker
2025 Silver Krugerrand 1 oz SS Tilawa Privy Mark
More than silver—it’s history reborn. Pairing the world’s iconic bullion coin with the dramatic story of the SS Tilawa’s sinking, rescue, and recovery. The privy mark is a tiny detail with a massive reminder: even treasures lost to time can find new life.
Tracy Wolf
Senior Broker
The Dragonfly and the Bloom 5 oz. Pure Silver Coin
This innovative coin features a 3D dragonfly hovering over a water lily, with a crystal droplet at the centre. Presented in a dome, it comes alive as you tilt it—light dances off the petals, and the dragonfly’s wings reveal exceptional detail. Hold it once, and you’ll want it forever.
Denita Naidoo
Senior Broker
Lady with a Fan | Gustav Klimt 1.5kg Silver Coin
Fine art meets fine silver in this 1.5 kg masterpiece. Move over, Mona Lisa—this lady brings charm, mystery, and serious heft. A painting reborn as a shimmering treasure, impossible to ignore for collectors and dreamers alike.
From a 10 kg silver giant to a 1,300-year-old Byzantine warrior still carrying its battle scars, 2025 has delivered some of the most breathtaking coins we’ve ever seen. Every piece here was hand-picked by the people who live and breathe numismatics every day–our team.
If any of these made you stop and stare, drop us a message, give us a call, or pop into the office. We’d love to help you make one of them yours before the year runs out!
As we wrap up an extraordinary 2025, we’re already buzzing with excitement for what 2026 will bring–even more groundbreaking designs, jaw-dropping innovations, and fabulous coins waiting to find their new homes.
Here’s to closing the year with a sparkle…and opening 2026 with even brighter treasures ahead!
Happy collecting!
