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Exclusive coin series from around the world
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Coin series in gold, silver, and platinum

Collecting and investing in a structured way

Coin series are the ideal combination of collecting passion, clear structure, and long-term oriented precious metal investment. On Superiorcoins.com, you will find selected series in gold, silver and platinum, allowing you to systematically build your collection while investing in high-quality collector and investment coins.

What are coin series?

Coin series are thematically connected sequences of collector or investment coins that are released across multiple issues and often over several years. Each new release completes the overall picture, allowing you to build a complete series step by step.
Unlike individual, standalone issues, a coin series creates a clear common thread: motifs, design, and key specifications follow a consistent concept. This makes collecting more structured and ensures that complete series are often perceived and valued differently on the market than isolated individual pieces.

Typical themes include animals, world cultural heritage, historical eras, zodiac signs, or literature.

Benefits of coin series for collectors and investors

List Item One

Structured collection

You do not build your coin collection randomly, but follow a clear collecting and investment concept (e.g. Big Five, Lunar, UNESCO World Heritage).
List Item Two

Limited mintages and years

Many series are issued in limited quantities and recurring annual editions, which makes them attractive to collectors and investors.
List Item Three

Better market recognition

Series such as “Big Five” or “Lunar” are internationally well known, which can make buying and reselling easier.
List Item Four

Potential for value appreciation

Fully completed or gapless series in particular often achieve collector premiums, as they create a coherent overall picture and satisfy the desire for completeness.
List Item Five

Planability

Thanks to fixed release cycles and well-known themes, you can plan your budget and collecting strategy over the long term.
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Popular coin series at Superiorcoins.com

In the “Series” category on Superiorcoins.com, you will find carefully curated coin series with clear themes, high minting quality, and cohesive overall concepts. This includes internationally sought-after premium series as well as German euro gold series.
Big Five

Big Five

Legendary Big Five coins from the South African Mint combine the highest precious metal quality with African symbolism and timeless value stability.
Lunar Dragon

Lunar

Lunar coins from the Perth Mint feature the Chinese zodiac signs and are issued in gold, silver, or platinum as bullion or collector coins, some with limited mintages.
Euro

Euro

German 100-euro gold coins feature cultural series such as UNESCO World Heritage, Pillars of Democracy and Masterpieces of German Literature – made of 999.9 fine gold, issued by the state and strictly limited.

Big Five

Big Five Gold Lion
Big Five Gold Elefant
Big Five Gold Rhino
Big Five Gold Leopard
Big Five Gold Buffalo

Big Five – the great animals of Africa

The Big Five series in gold, silver and platinum are dedicated to the five iconic African animals: elephant, lion, rhinoceros, leopard, and buffalo. They are minted by the South African Mint, which is also known for the Krugerrand. The Big Five I and II are high-quality gold coins with a high fineness (usually 999.9/1000), limited mintages, and a strong collector focus.

On Superiorcoins.com, you can explore this series in clearly structured subcategories. This allows you to build your Big Five coin series in a focused and systematic way, from the first issue to the final release.

Logo Big Five
Big Five One Gold Elefant

Big Five I: 2019 to 2021

Big Five Two Gold Elefant

Big Five II: 2021 to 2023

Big Five Three Gold Elefant

Big Five III: 2024 to 2026

All Big Five Coins

Superior Box Big Five Platin

Big Five coin series in the Superior Box


Big Five stands for iconic animal designs with high recognition value. In the Superior Box, individual issues come together to form a powerful overall image that combines structure and presence.
  • Ideal for collectors focused on design series
  • Clear organization by year and issue
  • Especially impressive as a complete series in the box 
Logo South African Mint

Lunar

Lunar Gold High Relief Snake
Lunar Gold Mouse
Lunar gold colour Dragon
Lunar Gold Horse
Lunar Gold Tiger

Lunar – Chinese zodiac signs in gold and silver

The Lunar series of the Australian Perth Mint is one of the most popular coin series worldwide. It features the Chinese zodiac signs and is issued in multiple cycles (Lunar I, II, and III) in gold and silver with very high fineness (typically 999.9/1000). The design changes annually, and mintages are limited. As a result, many years achieve collector premiums on the market.

On Superiorcoins.com, you will find Lunar coins clearly organized by series. This way, you always keep an overview and can systematically expand your collection with an internationally recognized gold or silver coin series that impresses both visually and numismatically.

Zodiac Calendar
Lunar One Tiger

Lunar I

Early issues and classics of the Lunar I series
Lunar Two Tiger

Lunar II

The extremely popular second Lunar series featuring many highly sought-after motifs
Lunar Three Tiger

Lunar III

Current Lunar III issues – ideal for starting a series

All Lunar Coins

Superior Box Lunar One Gold

Lunar coin series in the Superior Box


Lunar coin series thrive on annual design changes and a continuous timeline. In the box, the years of issue become an interconnected story. Each new issue visibly completes the overall picture.
  • Perfect for long-term annual series
  • Popular with collectors who plan regular additions
  • Harmoniously presented when multiple years are displayed together 
Logo The Perth Mint

Euro

UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Euro series Cathedral of Speyer
Pillars of Democracy Freedom
Masterpieces of German Literature Faust

Euro gold series: World Heritage Sites, Pillars of Democracy, Masterpieces of German Literature

Alongside classic bullion coins, German 100-euro gold coins offer high-profile series with cultural themes – officially issued by the Federal Republic of Germany, struck in 99.99% gold, and released with clearly defined mintages.

On Superiorcoins.com, you will find the euro gold series clearly organized in the “Euro” category, neatly structured into various subcategories.

Coin Box Pillars of Democracy Freedom

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

From 2003 to 2019, the 100-euro gold coin series “UNESCO World Heritage” honors significant World Heritage sites in Germany, from Quedlinburg and Bamberg to Speyer Cathedral. The series comprises a total of 16 issues with annually changing designs, minted by all five German mints.

Pillars of Democracy

This was followed directly by the three-part series “Pillars of Democracy” from 2020 to 2022. The issues “Unity,” “Justice,” and “Freedom” reflect the core constitutional values of Germany. These are also 100-euro gold coins made of 999.9 fine gold with limited mintages, highly valued by both collectors and investors.

Masterpieces of German Literature

Since 2023, the current series “Masterpieces of German Literature” has been ongoing. Eight issues are planned until 2030, including motifs based on Goethe’s “Faust,” Kleist’s “The Broken Jug,” and other works from the literary canon. Each coin is issued as a 100-euro gold coin in brilliant uncirculated condition, officially commissioned by the German federal government.
UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Cathedral of Speyer

World Heritage

Complete or year-by-year organized UNESCO World Heritage gold coins
Pillars of Democracy Freedom

Pillars of Democracy

The three issues
Unity, Justice, Freedom
Masterpieces of German Literature Faust

Masterpieces of German Literature

Ongoing issues of this literary gold series

All Euro Coins

Superior Box UNESCO World Cultural Heritage

Euro coin gold series as a collector series in the box


Euro gold series combine familiar design with thematic depth. Meaning, visual themes, and continuity come together to form a series with a distinct character. In the Superior Box, this results in a cohesive overall work.
  • UNESCO World Heritage in gold
  • Pillars of democracy in gold
  • Masterpieces of German literature in gold
Logo Münze Deutschland

Significance of mints and mint marks

Collector and investment coins are produced by state or state-authorized mints, such as the South African Mint (Big Five), the Perth Mint (Lunar), or Münze Deutschland.

Key points for your collecting and investment decision

Mint marks & mint letters

They provide information about the mint (e.g. A, D, F, G, J in Germany) and sometimes also about the mintage.

Origin as a collecting theme

Many collectors specialize in specific mints or aim to complete all mint marks within a series.

Transparency & recognizability

Precise information on the mint, year of issue, mintage, and fineness facilitates resale and builds trust in the market.

On Superiorcoins.com, you will find key details in the product descriptions, enabling you to assemble your coin series consciously and transparently.

Series between collecting passion and value appreciation

Coin series move between emotional collecting and rational precious metal investment.
  • The motifs (e.g. the Big Five, Chinese zodiac signs, UNESCO sites, or literary masterpieces) appeal to both emotion and reason alike. 
  • The precious metal, usually fine gold or fine silver, forms the material value.
  • Limited mintages, popular themes, and international recognition can lead to certain series and complete sets being traded on the secondary market with significant collector premiums. 

Complete series are particularly attractive to many buyers because they convey a coherent and comprehensive collection.

How to start your first coin series – step by step

List Item One

Choose a theme

Consider what personally appeals to you:
List Item Two

Choose the precious metal and denomination

Decide whether you primarily want to collect gold coins, silver coins or a combination, and in which denominations (e.g. 1 oz gold or 1/2 oz gold)
List Item Three

Define your budget

Set an approximate budget per month or per issue. This way, your coin series remains a manageable and long-term investment.
List Item Four

Start with current issues

It is best to start with readily available, current issues of your chosen series (e.g. current Lunar years or ongoing literature gold coins) and gradually add earlier years over time.
List Item Five

Complete it step by step

Complete your series over time, for example from Big Five I to Big Five III, from Lunar I to Lunar III, or by acquiring missing years in the Euro gold series.
Logo Superior Coins

Series at Superiorcoins.com – your advantages

 In the “Series” category on Superiorcoins.com you will find:
 Curated selections instead of overwhelming mass offerings
 Series with clear concepts, transparent key details, and high minting quality
 A focus on long-term value preservation and potential appreciation
 Transparent information on mints, mint marks, mintages, and fineness 

Whether you want to collect a Big Five gold coin series, a Lunar series in gold or silver, or selected Euro gold series such as World Heritage, Pillars of Democracy, or Masterpieces of German Literature - Superiorcoins.com allows you to choose your coin series with precision, purchase them online, and build your collection in a structured way.

 Discover our coin series now and start your next series.
Big Five

Big Five

Legendary Big Five coins from the South African Mint combine the highest precious metal quality with African symbolism and timeless value stability.
Lunar Dragon

Lunar

Lunar coins from the Perth Mint feature the Chinese zodiac signs and are issued in gold, silver, or platinum as bullion or collector coins, some with limited mintages.
Euro

Euro

German 100-euro gold coins feature cultural series such as UNESCO World Heritage, Pillars of Democracy and Masterpieces of German Literature – made of 999.9 fine gold, issued by the state and strictly limited.
**Krugerrand Springbok Africa**

Krugerrand

Maple Leaf

Maple Leaf

Vienna Philharmonic

Vienna Philharmonic

Serien
Exclusive coin series from around the world
Carefully curated for you

Coin series in gold, silver, and platinum

Collecting and investing in a structured way

Coin series are the ideal combination of collecting passion, clear structure, and long-term oriented precious metal investment. On Superiorcoins.com, you will find selected series in gold, silver and platinum, allowing you to systematically build your collection while investing in high-quality collector and investment coins.

What are coin series?

Coin series are thematically connected sequences of collector or investment coins that are released across multiple issues and often over several years. Each new release completes the overall picture, allowing you to build a complete series step by step.
Unlike individual, standalone issues, a coin series creates a clear common thread: motifs, design, and key specifications follow a consistent concept. This makes collecting more structured and ensures that complete series are often perceived and valued differently on the market than isolated individual pieces.

Typical themes include animals, world cultural heritage, historical eras, zodiac signs, or literature.

Benefits of coin series for collectors and investors

List Item One

Structured collection

You do not build your coin collection randomly, but follow a clear collecting and investment concept (e.g. Big Five, Lunar, UNESCO World Heritage).
List Item Two

Limited mintages and years

Many series are issued in limited quantities and recurring annual editions, which makes them attractive to collectors and investors.
List Item Three

Better market recognition

Series such as “Big Five” or “Lunar” are internationally well known, which can make buying and reselling easier.
List Item Four

Potential for value appreciation

Fully completed or gapless series in particular often achieve collector premiums, as they create a coherent overall picture and satisfy the desire for completeness.
List Item Five

Planability

Thanks to fixed release cycles and well-known themes, you can plan your budget and collecting strategy over the long term.
Logo Superior Coins

Popular coin series at Superiorcoins.com

In the “Series” category on Superiorcoins.com, you will find carefully curated coin series with clear themes, high minting quality, and cohesive overall concepts. This includes internationally sought-after premium series as well as German euro gold series.
Big Five

Big Five

Legendary Big Five coins from the South African Mint combine the highest precious metal quality with African symbolism and timeless value stability.
Lunar Dragon

Lunar

Lunar coins from the Perth Mint feature the Chinese zodiac signs and are issued in gold, silver, or platinum as bullion or collector coins, some with limited mintages.
Euro

Euro

German 100-euro gold coins feature cultural series such as UNESCO World Heritage, Pillars of Democracy and Masterpieces of German Literature – made of 999.9 fine gold, issued by the state and strictly limited.

Big Five

Big Five Gold Lion
Big Five Gold Elefant
Big Five Gold Rhino
Big Five Gold Leopard
Big Five Gold Buffalo

Big Five – the great animals of Africa

The Big Five series in gold, silver and platinum are dedicated to the five iconic African animals: elephant, lion, rhinoceros, leopard, and buffalo. They are minted by the South African Mint, which is also known for the Krugerrand. The Big Five I and II are high-quality gold coins with a high fineness (usually 999.9/1000), limited mintages, and a strong collector focus.

On Superiorcoins.com, you can explore this series in clearly structured subcategories. This allows you to build your Big Five coin series in a focused and systematic way, from the first issue to the final release.

Logo Big Five
Big Five One Gold Elefant

Big Five I: 2019 to 2021

Big Five Two Gold Elefant

Big Five II: 2021 to 2023

Big Five Three Gold Elefant

Big Five III: 2024 to 2026

All Big Five Coins

Superior Box Big Five Platin

Big Five coin series in the Superior Box


Big Five stands for iconic animal designs with high recognition value. In the Superior Box, individual issues come together to form a powerful overall image that combines structure and presence.
  • Ideal for collectors focused on design series
  • Clear organization by year and issue
  • Especially impressive as a complete series in the box 
Logo South African Mint

Lunar

Lunar Gold High Relief Snake
Lunar Gold Mouse
Lunar gold colour Dragon
Lunar Gold Horse
Lunar Gold Tiger

Lunar – Chinese zodiac signs in gold and silver

The Lunar series of the Australian Perth Mint is one of the most popular coin series worldwide. It features the Chinese zodiac signs and is issued in multiple cycles (Lunar I, II, and III) in gold and silver with very high fineness (typically 999.9/1000). The design changes annually, and mintages are limited. As a result, many years achieve collector premiums on the market.

On Superiorcoins.com, you will find Lunar coins clearly organized by series. This way, you always keep an overview and can systematically expand your collection with an internationally recognized gold or silver coin series that impresses both visually and numismatically.

Zodiac Calendar
Lunar One Tiger

Lunar I

Early issues and classics of the Lunar I series
Lunar Two Tiger

Lunar II

The extremely popular second Lunar series featuring many highly sought-after motifs
Lunar Three Tiger

Lunar III

Current Lunar III issues – ideal for starting a series

All Lunar Coins

Superior Box Lunar One Gold

Lunar coin series in the Superior Box


Lunar coin series thrive on annual design changes and a continuous timeline. In the box, the years of issue become an interconnected story. Each new issue visibly completes the overall picture.
  • Perfect for long-term annual series
  • Popular with collectors who plan regular additions
  • Harmoniously presented when multiple years are displayed together 
Logo The Perth Mint

Euro

UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Euro series Cathedral of Speyer
Pillars of Democracy Freedom
Masterpieces of German Literature Faust

Euro gold series: World Heritage Sites, Pillars of Democracy, Masterpieces of German Literature

Alongside classic bullion coins, German 100-euro gold coins offer high-profile series with cultural themes – officially issued by the Federal Republic of Germany, struck in 99.99% gold, and released with clearly defined mintages.

On Superiorcoins.com, you will find the euro gold series clearly organized in the “Euro” category, neatly structured into various subcategories.

Coin Box Pillars of Democracy Freedom

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

From 2003 to 2019, the 100-euro gold coin series “UNESCO World Heritage” honors significant World Heritage sites in Germany, from Quedlinburg and Bamberg to Speyer Cathedral. The series comprises a total of 16 issues with annually changing designs, minted by all five German mints.

Pillars of Democracy

This was followed directly by the three-part series “Pillars of Democracy” from 2020 to 2022. The issues “Unity,” “Justice,” and “Freedom” reflect the core constitutional values of Germany. These are also 100-euro gold coins made of 999.9 fine gold with limited mintages, highly valued by both collectors and investors.

Masterpieces of German Literature

Since 2023, the current series “Masterpieces of German Literature” has been ongoing. Eight issues are planned until 2030, including motifs based on Goethe’s “Faust,” Kleist’s “The Broken Jug,” and other works from the literary canon. Each coin is issued as a 100-euro gold coin in brilliant uncirculated condition, officially commissioned by the German federal government.
UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Cathedral of Speyer

World Heritage

Complete or year-by-year organized UNESCO World Heritage gold coins
Pillars of Democracy Freedom

Pillars of Democracy

The three issues
Unity, Justice, Freedom
Masterpieces of German Literature Faust

Masterpieces of German Literature

Ongoing issues of this literary gold series

All Euro Coins

Superior Box UNESCO World Cultural Heritage

Euro coin gold series as a collector series in the box


Euro gold series combine familiar design with thematic depth. Meaning, visual themes, and continuity come together to form a series with a distinct character. In the Superior Box, this results in a cohesive overall work.
  • UNESCO World Heritage in gold
  • Pillars of democracy in gold
  • Masterpieces of German literature in gold
Logo Münze Deutschland

Significance of mints and mint marks

Collector and investment coins are produced by state or state-authorized mints, such as the South African Mint (Big Five), the Perth Mint (Lunar), or Münze Deutschland.

Key points for your collecting and investment decision

Mint marks & mint letters

They provide information about the mint (e.g. A, D, F, G, J in Germany) and sometimes also about the mintage.

Origin as a collecting theme

Many collectors specialize in specific mints or aim to complete all mint marks within a series.

Transparency & recognizability

Precise information on the mint, year of issue, mintage, and fineness facilitates resale and builds trust in the market.

On Superiorcoins.com, you will find key details in the product descriptions, enabling you to assemble your coin series consciously and transparently.

Series between collecting passion and value appreciation

Coin series move between emotional collecting and rational precious metal investment.
  • The motifs (e.g. the Big Five, Chinese zodiac signs, UNESCO sites, or literary masterpieces) appeal to both emotion and reason alike. 
  • The precious metal, usually fine gold or fine silver, forms the material value.
  • Limited mintages, popular themes, and international recognition can lead to certain series and complete sets being traded on the secondary market with significant collector premiums. 

Complete series are particularly attractive to many buyers because they convey a coherent and comprehensive collection.

How to start your first coin series – step by step

List Item One

Choose a theme

Consider what personally appeals to you:
List Item Two

Choose the precious metal and denomination

Decide whether you primarily want to collect gold coins, silver coins or a combination, and in which denominations (e.g. 1 oz gold or 1/2 oz gold)
List Item Three

Define your budget

Set an approximate budget per month or per issue. This way, your coin series remains a manageable and long-term investment.
List Item Four

Start with current issues

It is best to start with readily available, current issues of your chosen series (e.g. current Lunar years or ongoing literature gold coins) and gradually add earlier years over time.
List Item Five

Complete it step by step

Complete your series over time, for example from Big Five I to Big Five III, from Lunar I to Lunar III, or by acquiring missing years in the Euro gold series.
Logo Superior Coins

Series at Superiorcoins.com – your advantages

 In the “Series” category on Superiorcoins.com you will find:
 Curated selections instead of overwhelming mass offerings
 Series with clear concepts, transparent key details, and high minting quality
 A focus on long-term value preservation and potential appreciation
 Transparent information on mints, mint marks, mintages, and fineness 

Whether you want to collect a Big Five gold coin series, a Lunar series in gold or silver, or selected Euro gold series such as World Heritage, Pillars of Democracy, or Masterpieces of German Literature - Superiorcoins.com allows you to choose your coin series with precision, purchase them online, and build your collection in a structured way.

 Discover our coin series now and start your next series.
Big Five

Big Five

Legendary Big Five coins from the South African Mint combine the highest precious metal quality with African symbolism and timeless value stability.
Lunar Dragon

Lunar

Lunar coins from the Perth Mint feature the Chinese zodiac signs and are issued in gold, silver, or platinum as bullion or collector coins, some with limited mintages.
Euro

Euro

German 100-euro gold coins feature cultural series such as UNESCO World Heritage, Pillars of Democracy and Masterpieces of German Literature – made of 999.9 fine gold, issued by the state and strictly limited.
**Krugerrand Springbok Africa**

Krugerrand

Maple Leaf

Maple Leaf

Vienna Philharmonic

Vienna Philharmonic

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