For investors first

Buyers Guide

Our core focus is GNRC — a regulated, reserve-backed digital asset for investors. Our legacy marketplace for individual ruby & sapphire NFTs remains available for collectors.

1) GNRC — Our Flagship Investment Product

Greenland Reserve Coin (GNRC) is a MiCA-aligned digital asset issued in Norway by The Mint AS. Each token is backed by segregated, audited reserves of Greenlandic rubies & sapphires from a permanently closed mine. Launching September 19, 2025.

Why GNRC stands out

  • Segregated & audited reserves — gemstones held in independent custody; verified annually
  • Regulatory alignment — structured under the EU’s MiCA framework; Norwegian issuer
  • Finite supply — Greenland’s ruby deposit is closed; no new production
  • Investor protection — a 5% reserve buffer ensures coverage never falls below €1 per token
  • Transparency — live dashboard with reserves, NAV, and audit reports
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How to buy GNRC

  1. Create an account with NBX Exchange & complete AML/KYC
  2. Fund your account in EUR or NOK
  3. Purchase GNRC on NBX
  4. Track reserves, NAV & audits via the dashboard
  5. Hold or trade GNRC as part of your portfolio

Coming soon: Curated Investment Packages (tokenized bundles of rubies & sapphires at fixed entry levels) designed for investors who prefer portfolio-style exposure.

2) The Mint Marketplace — For Collectors

Our legacy marketplace for single gemstones remains available for collectors, jewelry buyers, and enthusiasts who want a specific stone rather than a reserve-backed coin.

Marketplace features

  • Direct stone ownership — each NFT maps to a real, vaulted ruby or sapphire
  • Provenance — Government of Greenland Certificate of Origin; mine → sorting → cutting → vault
  • Finite & historical — sourced before the Aappaluttoq mine’s closure
  • Redemption — insured shipping to your jeweler or home
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How to buy a gem (NFT)

  1. Go to the NBX Gem Marketplace
  2. Complete AML/KYC on NBX
  3. Fund account (NOK/EUR → USDC)
  4. Select your gemstone by carat, shape, color & price
  5. Receive the NFT that proves ownership & provenance
  6. Keep in vault storage or redeem for delivery

Collectors = NFTs for specific stones. Investors = GNRC for regulated, reserve-backed exposure.

Which path is right for you?

Feature GNRC (Investor Product) NFT Marketplace (Collector Product)
What you own Reserve-backed digital coin (asset-referenced token) A specific vaulted gemstone (via NFT)
Regulatory stance MiCA-aligned; Norwegian issuer Collector marketplace; not a reserve token
Backing & custody Segregated, audited gemstone reserves; 5% buffer Individual stone vaulted & insured; redeemable
Use case Portfolio exposure with transparency & liquidity Owning a specific gem for collection or jewelry
Where to buy NBX Exchange NBX Gem Marketplace

Transparency & ESG: Both GNRC and our marketplace uphold traceability and ethical sourcing; GNRC is our primary investor offering.