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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#7574
Rarity index
9%

Reverse

Olympic Flame, spiral symbol above, rings divide date below

Script: Latin

Lettering:
SPIELE DER XX. OLYMPIADE MÜNCHEN
19 72

Translation:
Games of the XXth Olympiade Munich
1972

Engraver: Siegmund Schütz

Edge

Smooth with inscriptions

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 features a design depicting various Olympic sports and the Olympic rings on one side, and the German coat of arms 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.