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20 Euros Ernst Otto Fischer
2018 year| Silver (.925) | 18 g | 32.5 mm |
| Issuer | Federal Republic of Germany |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal Republic (1949-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2018 |
| Value | 20 Euros 20 EUR = USD 22 |
| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 18 g |
| Diameter | 32.5 mm |
| Thickness | 2.62 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#141118 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 40% |
Reverse
Artistically represented double cone structure, result of his research on organometallic chemistry, the so-called sandwich complexes (metallocene chemistry) for which Fischer received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1973.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ERNST
OTTO FISCHER
100.
GEBURTSTAG
Translation:
Ernst Otto Fischer
100th Birthday
Engraver: Katrin Pannicke
Edge
Smooth with inscription in hollow.
Lettering: NATURWISSENSCHAFTEN SIND WEDER GUT NOCH BOESE
Translation: natural sciences neither good nor bad
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design, showcasing a portrait of Ernst Otto Fischer, a German chemist and Nobel laureate, on one side, and a depiction of a molecule on the other. The molecule is a representation of Fischer's work in the field of organometallic chemistry, which involves the use of metal-carbon bonds in chemical reactions. This design element serves as a nod to Fischer's groundbreaking contributions to the field of chemistry and highlights the importance of his work in shaping our understanding of chemical reactions and their applications.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 D | 117000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Euros (Ernst Otto Fischer) 2018 coin.
