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© Auktionshaus Ulrich Felzmann GmbH & Co. KG
10 Euros Gorch Fock
2008 year| Silver (.925) | 18 g | 32.50 mm |
| Issuer | Federal Republic of Germany |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal Republic (1949-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2008 |
| Value | 10 Euros 10 EUR = USD 11 |
| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 18 g |
| Diameter | 32.50 mm |
| Thickness | 2.62 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#13202 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 24% |
Reverse
Naval training sailing ship Gorch Fock II
Lettering:
50 JAHRE GORCH FOCK
LÄNGE-89,32 m • BREITE-12 m • HÖHE-45,3 m
TIEFGANG-5,5 m • VERDRÄNGUNG-2002 t
Geschwindigkeit-17 kn (31 km/h)
TAKELUNGSART-BARK
STAPELLAUF
1958
Translation: 50 Years of Gorch Fock
Engraver: Frantisek Chochola
Edge
Smooth with inscription
Lettering: SEEFAHRT IST NOT
Translation: Navigation is Necessary
Interesting fact
The Gorch Fock coin is a commemorative coin issued by the Federal Republic of Germany in 2008 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Gorch Fock, a German sailor and writer who was known for his novels about the German Navy during World War I. The coin features an image of Fock on the obverse (front side) and a depiction of a sailing ship on the reverse (back side). The coin was minted in silver (.925) and has a weight of 18 grams. It was a non-circulating coin, meaning it was not intended for general circulation and was instead sold at a premium price to collectors and enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 J | 228600 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Euros (Gorch Fock) 2008 coin.
