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2 Deutsche Mark Franz Josef Strauss
| Copper-nickel clad nickel | 7 g | 26.75 mm |
| Issuer | Federal Republic of Germany |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal Republic (1949-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Years | 1990-2001 |
| Value | 2 Deutsche Mark (2 DEM) |
| Currency | Deutsche Mark (1948-2001) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel clad nickel |
| Weight | 7 g |
| Diameter | 26.75 mm |
| Thickness | 1.79 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 31 December 2001 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#1931 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 6% |
Reverse
An eagle, emblem of Germany
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BUNDESREPUBLIK DEUTSCHLAND
1999
J
2 DEUTSCHE MARK
Designer: Reinhart Heinsdorff
Edge
Smooth with the inscription of the German motto (unity, justice and freedom)
Two varieties:
Edge text readable with obverse face up,
Edge text readable with reverse face up.
Lettering: EINIGKEIT UND RECHT UND FREIHEIT
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a portrait of Franz Josef Strauss, a prominent German politician who served as the Minister President of Bavaria from 1978 until his death in 1988. He was known for his conservative political views and his efforts to promote economic growth and development in Bavaria. The coin was issued in 1990 to commemorate Strauss's 70th birthday and was minted until 2001.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 D | 45000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1990 F | 45000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1990 G | 45000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1990 J | 45000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1991 A | 45000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1991 D | 45000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1991 F | 45000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1991 G | 45000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1991 J | 45000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1992 A | 45000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1992 D | 45000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1992 F | 45000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1992 G | 45000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1992 J | 45000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1993 A | 600000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1993 D | 630000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1993 F | 720000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1993 G | 420000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1993 J | 630000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1994 A | 45000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1994 D | 45000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1994 F | 45000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1994 G | 45000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1994 J | 45000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1995 A | 45000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1995 D | 45000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1995 F | 45000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1995 G | 45000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1995 J | 45000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1996 A | 45000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1996 D | 45000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1996 F | 45000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1996 G | 45000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1996 J | 45000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1997 A | 45000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1997 D | 45000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1997 F | 45000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1997 G | 45000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1997 J | 45000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1998 A | 45000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1998 D | 45000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1998 F | 45000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1998 G | 45000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1998 J | 45000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1999 A | 45000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1999 D | 45000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1999 F | 45000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1999 G | 45000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1999 J | 45000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2000 A | 45000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2000 D | 45000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2000 F | 45000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2000 G | 45000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2000 J | 45000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2001 A | 78000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2001 D | 78000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2001 F | 78000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2001 G | 78000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2001 J | 78000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Deutsche Mark (Franz Josef Strauss) 1990-2001 coin.
