The Valkyries range joins their namesake in Valhalla, as Arnhild marks the conclusion of Germania Mint’s silver coin series

Another series starts off 2025 by ending, sadly, and here it’s Arnhild, who ends the four-coin series ‘Valkyries’ from Germania Mint. These Valkyries, who carried the souls of the bravest fallen Norse warriors from the battlefield to Valhalla, were the daughters of Odin, the head of the Norse pantheon. Valkyrie means ‘chooser of the slain’ in Old Norse, and trace their origins back to the 13th century, in such works as the Poetic Edda, the Prose Edda, and the Icelandic Njáls saga.

Each Valkyrie in this series has a distinct look, and for Arnhild, it’s as a vigilant guardian, aided in her taste by the watchful eyes of her eagles, who are said to emblems of strength, bravery, and wisdom. On her belt buckle you can see the runic symbol Ingwaz, which we believe might be coming very soon as part of Germania Mint’s ‘Runes’ series of one-ounce cast bars. Odin’s two ravens, Huginn and Muninn, can be seen in the background.

BULLION VARIANT

The obverse is basically the one utilised on this face on all the entrants in this series, with a raised frame adorned by a runic-style pattern, over a wood plank texture. The idea is to evoke a shield, and it does that very well, right down to the boss in the centre. Germania Mint’s superb bicephalous eagle emblem sits to the right of it. The defining difference between the four coins is the presence of a spirit animal to the left, and here, it’s the eagle, of course. Previous issues have used a wolf, a stag, and a bear.

The series bows out with the same three variants that have characterised it since the debut in 2022. For the bullion folks, there’s a one-ounce silver coin with a 25,000 coin mintage. Unusually for a bullion coin, this also comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. The second variant is a version of the bullion coin that is ruthenium plated, and selectively gilded, which also comes boxed. Topping the range is a pretty two-ounce, antique-finished coin sporting high-relief, and some subtle colouring. This comes presented in a great looking wood and acrylic display frame. A great issue to round out a fine series. Available to order now.

COLLECTABLE VARIANTS

DENOMINATION COMPOSITION DIMENSIONS FINISH MINTAGE
5 Mark (Undenominated) 31.1 g of 0.9999 silver 38.61 mm Bullion 25,000
5 Mark (Undenominated) 31.1 g of 0.9999 silver 38.61 mm Ruthenium, Gilding 999
10 Mark (Undenominated) 31.1 g of 0.9999 silver 45.0 mm Antique, Colour 999