2026 Congo Shark – World's Wildlife 0.5g Gold Proof Coin

The eighth issue in the annual World’s Wildlife series pays tribute to one of nature’s most ancient and formidable predators — the shark. Having roamed the world’s oceans for over 400 million years, sharks are a symbol of power, precision, and survival.

The obverse depicts a hammerhead shark in striking side profile, gliding through an underwater landscape of stylised corals and aquatic plants. Its iconic hammer-shaped head is rendered in exceptional detail, with the inscriptions THE SHARK and WORLD’S WILDLIFE framing the design. The reverse carries the coat of arms of the Democratic Republic of Congo alongside the weight, fineness, denomination, and year of issue.

Struck from just 0.5 g of 9999 fine gold to proof standard, with a limited mintage of 5,000 pieces worldwide, this is a remarkable collector’s piece in a compact and beautifully finished format.

• 8th issue in the World’s Wildlife series
• 0.5 g of 9999 fine gold
• Proof finish
• Limited mintage of 5,000 pieces
• Supplied in a protective coin capsule

Specifications