20 Euros (Ernst Theodor Amandus Litfaß) 2016 front 20 Euros (Ernst Theodor Amandus Litfaß) 2016 back
20 Euros (Ernst Theodor Amandus Litfaß) 2016 photo
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20 Euros Ernst Theodor Amandus Litfaß

2016 year
Silver (.925) 18.00 g 32.50 mm
Description
Issuer
Federal Republic of Germany
Period
Federal Republic (1949-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2016
Value
20 Euros 20 EUR = USD 22
Currency
Euro (2002-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
18.00 g
Diameter
32.50 mm
Thickness
2.62 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#90021
Rarity index
35%

Reverse

Advertising column with man standing beside.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
200. GEBURTSTAG ERNST LITFASS
SJ

Translation: 200th birthday of Ernst Litfaß

Engraver: Susanne Jünger

Edge

Lettering: RUNDUM INFORMIERT ◆ RUNDUM INFORMIERT

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design, showcasing a portrait of Ernst Theodor Amandus Litfaß, a German inventor and engineer who is credited with the invention of the first practical typewriter in the late 19th century. The coin's design also includes an image of a typewriter and the German inscription "Litfaß, Typewriter, 1872" to commemorate Litfaß's achievement.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2016 D 150000 - - - - - -

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