Chess 2026 Rook $1 1oz Silver Proof Coin

The Coin Company is proud to present the Chess 2026 Rook $1 1oz Silver Proof Coin by the Downies Collectables.     

Eagerly anticipated by collectors worldwide, the latest release in the Chess Series pays homage to one of the powerful pieces on the board – the Rook! Named after the Persian word for chariot, – ‘rukh’ – the Rook in chess embodies dangerous, long-range attacks from fast, mobile Persian war-chariots, often bearing archers.

Struck from 99.9% silver, each Black Proof coin bears a grandiose depiction of a castle bearing the chequered patterns of a chessboard, united with an archer representing the Rook’s capacity for attacking from distance. The perfect finishing touch, the birds are symbolic of lethal arrows in flight.

With the mintage just 999 coins – each beautifully presented within a plush case with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity – don’t delay your order. It’s your move.

KEY FEATURES

• The latest in the Chess Series!
• Struck from 1oz of 99.9% silver.
• Rich, distinctive Black Proof finish.
• Official Niue legal tender – spans 38.60mm in diameter.
• Set in a timber case with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Metal: 99.9% Silver    
• Finish: Black Proof Finish
• Weight: 1oz
• Diameter: 38.60mm
• Denomination: $1
• Year: 2026
• Issuing Authority: Niue