Chess Battle: Queen’s Gambit 2026 3oz Silver Antique High Relief Coin – MINT XXI

The Chess Battle: Queen’s Gambit 2026 3oz Silver Coin from MINT XXI transforms one of chess’s most famous opening strategies into an impressive piece of modern numismatic art.

Struck from 3 troy ounces of .999 fine silver, the coin combines High Relief, Antique Finish, selective gilding, digital printing and selective polishing to create a deeply sculptural design.

Limited to only 500 pieces worldwide, Queen’s Gambit is an exceptionally low-mintage release for collectors of MINT XXI, artistic silver and chess-themed coins.

The Queen Takes Control

Inspired by the legendary Queen’s Gambit, the design transforms the chessboard into a dramatic medieval battlefield where strategy, power and royalty come together.

At the centre, a selectively gilded chessboard forms the stage for the battle. A mounted knight dominates one side while the Queen commands the other, surrounded by figures representing the traditional pieces of the game.

The combination of antiqued silver, selective colour and golden detailing creates dramatic contrast, while the impressive High Relief gives the characters and chess pieces a striking three-dimensional appearance.

Chess Battle Series

Queen’s Gambit continues MINT XXI’s Chess Battle collection, which interprets famous chess strategies through elaborate precious-metal artwork.

At an impressive 65mm in diameter, the substantial 3oz format provides plenty of space for the intricate sculptural detailing and layered battlefield scene.

Only 500 Worldwide

Production is strictly limited to just 500 coins worldwide, adding significant scarcity to this premium MINT XXI release.

Each coin is presented in a premium presentation box and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.