10 Deutsche Mark (Olympic Games in Munich) 1972 front 10 Deutsche Mark (Olympic Games in Munich) 1972 back
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10 Deutsche Mark Olympic Games in Munich

1972 year
Silver (.625) 15.5 g 32.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Federal Republic of Germany
Period
Federal Republic (1949-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1972
Value
10 Deutsche Mark (10&nbspDEM)
Currency
Deutsche Mark (1948-2001)
Composition
Silver (.625)
Weight
15.5 g
Diameter
32.5 mm
Thickness
2.25 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
31 December 2001
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#2970
Rarity index
9%

Reverse

Illustration of the Munich Olympic Stadium, as seen from above. The event and issuing date.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
OLYMPISCHE
SPIELE
MÜNCHEN
26.8.- 10.9.
1972

Translation:
Olympic
Games
Munich
26.8 - 10.9.
1972

Engraver: Doris Waschk-Balz

Edge

Smooth with Latin inscription with arabesques

Lettering: CITIUS ALTIUS FORTIUS

Translation: Faster Higher Stronger

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, Germany, and it features a unique design that showcases the Olympic rings and the German eagle on one side, and the value of 10 Deutsche Mark on the other.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1972 D 150000 - - - - - -
1972 F 150000 - - - - - -
1972 G 150000 - - - - - -
1972 J 150000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Deutsche Mark (Olympic Games in Munich) 1972 coin.