No stranger to the modern coin world, man’s best friend has now put in an appearance on a new 10-coin gold bullion series from German mint, Leipziger Edelmetall. A one ounce coin in 0.9999 gold, and with a 1,000 mintage, ‘World Famous Dogs’ will showcase iconic breeds from various countries around the globe. This is the first, and they will be issued at the rate of two-per-year for the next five years.

France is where the series starts its journey, and the French Bulldog is the mutt of choice. A small, playful dog, popular in cities, they have the small, muscular body you’d expect from a bulldog, but the large, erect ears are a giveaway. They have an easygoing nature, get on well with other animals and people, and are relatively quiet. It’s easy to see why they’re so popular.

The coin has a very good depiction of the dog, sitting in an open area, and seemingly very alert. The border carries the inscribed series title, coin title, and composition, along with a paw print. Certainly one of the better dog designs in recent times, especially for a bullion coin. Supplied encapsulated, the coin is available now.