The Birth of Value
A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to co-own a 12.3 kg solid gold artwork - verified on blockchain.
A Masterpiece of Gold, Craftsmanship & Innovation
The Birth of Value is a unique solid gold sculpture created to celebrate the launch of GoldRepublic Genera - the world's most transparent form of real gold ownership. Cast from 400 troy ounces (12.3 kg) of 999.9 fine gold, the sculpture represents the symbolic origin of new value.
Inspired by the flowing, baroque Kwab style of the Dutch Golden Age, the artwork channels creation, wealth, and promise through its dynamic surface. High-gloss highlights alternate with gentle satin textures, capturing the eternal interplay between light and value. The sculpture carries a unique serial number connected to its digital twin on the blockchain.
Real Gold. Real Ownership. Real Transparency.
For over 15 years, GoldRepublic has enabled investors to own physical, allocated gold, silver, and platinum, stored in professional LBMA-certified vaults and always legally owned by the client.
With the introduction of GoldRepublic Genera, every gold bar - including every gram of The Birth of Value sculpture - is represented by a verifiable digital proof of ownership on the blockchain.
Physically Stored & Secured
Your gold remains physically stored in our LBMA-certified professional vaults, ensuring maximum security and peace of mind.
Immutable Proof of Ownership
GoldRepublic Genera is independent, immutable proof of ownership, secured by blockchain technology.
Decentralized Trust
Ownership data is decentralized - trust is built into the system itself, not dependent on any single entity.
True Asset Ownership
No financial instruments or derivatives - only direct ownership of physical, allocated precious metals.
15+ Years of Excellence
GoldRepublic is a trusted leader in physical precious metals ownership, providing transparency, security, and direct legal ownership to over 100,000 clients worldwide.
Be Part of History
Subscribe now to secure your opportunity to co-own this extraordinary masterpiece. Limited availability for this once-in-a-lifetime investment in art, gold, and innovation.
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Birth of Value - Frequently Asked Questions
General
What is The Birth of Value?
The Birth of Value is a 12.281 kg (~400 troy oz) sculpture made of 999.9 fine gold. It marks the launch of GoldRepublic's blockchain-based ownership system and is stored in a secure LBMA-certified vault.
How does ownership work?
The artwork is divided into 12,281 tokens. Each token represents 1 gram of physical gold contained in the sculpture.
Why is the artwork tokenized?
Tokenization makes ownership transparent, traceable, and independently verifiable on the blockchain. The token is a digital proof of ownership, not a financial product.
Subscriptions & Auction
How do I participate?
You choose:
- The number of grams you want
- Your maximum price per gram (limit price)
- All-or-nothing or best-effort execution
You can modify or cancel your order until 15 January 2026.
What is the minimum sale price?
The auction price can never drop below: Gold spot price + 1.0%.
How does the Dutch Auction work?
- The auction starts at a high price.
- The price decreases step-by-step.
- The auction ends once demand matches the supply.
Everyone pays the same final price, never above their own limit price.
When does my bid qualify?
Your bid becomes active once the auction price is equal to or below your limit price.
What are the requirements for acceptance?
Your GoldRepublic account must be fully verified and your balance must be sufficient.
Can the auction fail to execute?
Yes. If the price is about to fall below the current gold spot price, the auction stops and no tokens are allocated.
Can I buy the entire sculpture?
Yes. You may bid for all 12,281 grams, provided your limit price is at least equal to the final price and the total demand from others is not higher.
After the Auction
When will I see what I purchased?
Immediately after the auction. Tokens are allocated and appear automatically in your GoldRepublic account.
What can I do with my tokens?
Tokens are your digital proof of ownership of the physical gold. Additional features, such as blockchain verification, will be added later.
Where is the artwork stored?
The sculpture is stored in GoldRepublic's secure LBMA-certified vaults unless the owner(s) jointly choose delivery or storage elsewhere.
About the Artwork
Who created The Birth of Value?
The sculpture was designed by Dutch artist and art historian Lilly-Ann de Zeeuw.
What inspired the design?
The work is inspired by the 17th-century Dutch auricular (kwab) style - organic, fluid, and dynamic.
Why is it shaped like a golden egg?
The egg symbolizes origin, potential, and renewal, reflecting the shift to digitally verifiable gold ownership.
What does the sculptural base represent?
The organic foot reveals shifting forms from different angles and references Dutch goldsmith heritage.
Why is this artwork significant?
A contemporary sculpture made from over 12 kg of solid gold is extremely rare and echoes historical royal and ceremonial gold objects.
Artist & Symbolism
Who is Lilly-Ann de Zeeuw?
A Dutch art historian and artist who brings historical design traditions into contemporary artworks.
What is the meaning behind the artwork?
- The egg: stability, security, future
- The organic base: creativity, risk, transformation
Together, they express where value originates: between certainty and imagination.
How does it relate to GoldRepublic's mission?
The artwork embodies the principles behind tokenized gold - transparency, security, long-term certainty, and the bridge between physical and digital ownership.