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#7752
Rarity index
9%

Reverse

Partial view of the Olympic rings in perspective with a fan-like background.

Script: Latin

Lettering: OLYMPISCHE SPIELE 1972 IN MÜNCHEN

Translation: Olympic Games 1972 in Munich

Engraver: Reinhart Heinsdorff

Edge

Smooth with words in Latin divided by arabesque.

Lettering: CITIUS ALTIUS FORTIUS

Translation: Faster, Higher, Stronger

Comment

This coin was issued in 1971.

Silver content 0.3115 oz ASW.

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.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1972 D 125000 - - - - - -
1972 F 125000 - - - - - -
1972 G 125000 - - - - - -
1972 J 125000 - - - - - -

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.