5 Deutsche Mark (100 Jahre Deutsches Reich) 1971 front 5 Deutsche Mark (100 Jahre Deutsches Reich) 1971 back
5 Deutsche Mark (100 Jahre Deutsches Reich) 1971 photo
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5 Deutsche Mark 100 Jahre Deutsches Reich

1971 year
Silver (.625) 11.2 g 29 mm
Description
Issuer
Federal Republic of Germany
Period
Federal Republic (1949-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1971
Value
5 Deutsche Mark (5&nbspDEM)
Currency
Deutsche Mark (1948-2001)
Composition
Silver (.625)
Weight
11.2 g
Diameter
29 mm
Thickness
2.07 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
31 December 2001
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#2770
Rarity index
13%

Reverse

Commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the foundation of the German Empire in 1871. Illustration of the parliament building in Berlin in its original form with a dish

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DEM DEUTSCHEN VOLKE
1871
1971

Translation:
To the German people
1871
1971

Engraver: Robert Lippl

Edge

Smooth with inscription

Lettering: EINIGKEIT UND RECHT UND FREIHEIT

Translation: Unity, Justice, Freedom

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the German Empire, which was established in 1871 and lasted until the end of World War I in 1918. The coin's design features an image of the German eagle and the dates "1871-1971" on one side, and the value "5 Deutsche Mark" on the other. The use of silver in the coin's composition adds to its collectible value and historical significance.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1971 G 200000 - - - - - -

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