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Investing in Silver Coins: A Review of New Releases and a Price Forecast for 2026
New and interesting series are emerging in the world of numismatics. For example, Rwanda has launched the 'Sporting Ounce' series, with its first coin dedicated to cyclists and dated 2025. This initiative is attracting the attention of collectors who will be watching the series' development.
New Releases in the World of Investment Coins 2025-2026
New and interesting series are emerging in the world of numismatics. For example, Rwanda has launched the 'Sporting Ounce' series, with its first coin dedicated to cyclists and dated 2025. This initiative is attracting the attention of collectors who will be watching the series' development.
Another notable series is 'Cats' from Fiji. The fourth coin has already been released, differing from its predecessors with a small design change: a paw print with the number '4' has been added. Although such innovations are not always welcomed by collectors, they become part of the series' history.
Review of Popular Series: From the Caribbean to Australia
The market features a multitude of series, each with its own unique characteristics. The EC8 series, issued for the Caribbean islands, is distinguished by its variety of designs. Some coins in this series are quite attractive, while others may seem dull and lacking in detail.
For clarity, let's present some of the discussed coins in a table to better understand their diversity.
Review of Popular Series: From the Caribbean to Australia
Key Investment Coins: A Summary Table
Coin
Series / Country
Year
Features
"Cyclists"
Sporting Ounce / Rwanda
2025
A new series dedicated to different sports.
"Kraken"
EC8 / Antigua and Barbuda
2024
Part of a large series of coins from the Caribbean islands.
"Cats"
Cats / Fiji
2025
The fourth coin in the series with a new design element—a paw print with the number '4'.
"British Lion"
Leo Britannicus / Great Britain
2025
Features a lion holding a shield against a textured grid background.
"Mermaid"
- / Samoa
2025
A coin with an intricate design and a face value of 2 Tala.
"Wedge-Tailed Eagle"
Australian Wedge-Tailed Eagle / Australia
2025
Features the Australian Wedge-Tailed Eagle.
"Four Guardians"
- / Australia
2024
A coin with color elements, depicting four mythical animals.
To organize the information about new releases and popular series, it's helpful to look at their key characteristics. The table below presents some of the coins that have recently been added to collections.
This overview helps to understand which trends are currently popular and which coins may be of interest for both investing in silver coins and for adding to a personal collection.
Key Investment Coins: A Summary Table
The Silver Market: Volatility and an Upward Trend
The situation in the silver market remains highly unstable. There are constant fluctuations: the price soars and then plummets, creating a sense of uncertainty. However, despite this volatility, the overall trend remains upward.
For many investors, rising prices are not a positive factor as it makes purchasing more difficult. Nevertheless, it is almost impossible to influence these processes. Opinions differ on whether to buy silver or invest in gold. The optimal strategy may be diversification and buying both metals.
The Silver Market: Volatility and an Upward Trend
Silver Price Forecast for 2026: Manipulation and Uncertainty
What will happen to silver prices in 2026? There is no single answer to this question. There are numerous forecasts and speculations from various 'pseudo-investors,' but the reality is that no one can predict the future with certainty.
The silver market is considered to be manipulative. Major players can either drive the price up or cause it to crash. In such conditions, individual investors can only watch what happens. Therefore, any forecasts should be taken not as a call to action, but as food for thought, based on which everyone makes their own decision.
Silver Price Forecast for 2026: Manipulation and Uncertainty
Investor Strategy: Calm and Systematic Purchases
In a volatile market, the best strategy is a measured and calm approach. Instead of trying to catch peaks and troughs, it is advisable to make systematic purchases. This method allows you to average the cost of your investments over the long term.
Some purchases will be more profitable, others less so, but in the end, you will achieve an average price. It is important to continue adding to your collections and investment portfolio, filling any existing gaps. For example, buying new releases can be quite expensive due to high markups from dealers in the USA, Hong Kong, and Europe, who add a significant premium to the spot price.
Investor Strategy: Calm and Systematic Purchases
Expanding Collections: Old and Rare Specimens
For collectors, it's not just about new releases but also about finding old coins to fill gaps in their series. For example, a 2000 'Kookaburra' coin was acquired in 2025 for 7500 rubles. For a 25-year-old coin, it is in good condition.
Another example is a 1995 'Kookaburra' in its original square capsule. This coin was bought for 6250 rubles. Such acquisitions help to gradually complete series, even if 8-10 coins from the early years are still missing for a full set.
Expanding Collections: Old and Rare Specimens
Thematic Series of 2026: The Year of the Horse and Other Motifs
With the arrival of 2026, the Year of the Horse according to the Eastern calendar, many world mints have released thematic coins. Horses have appeared on coins from Rwanda, Australia, and Kazakhstan. In addition, coins are also being released in other popular series.
The Australian 'Brumby' series was expanded with a sixth coin, which was acquired for approximately 6200 rubles.
The Kazakh 'Argamak' coin with gilding was purchased for 5000-5500 rubles, which at the time of purchase was even below the spot price of silver.
This variety allows collectors to choose the most interesting specimens for themselves and continue to expand their collections, despite the rising prices of precious metals.