5 Deutsche Mark (Deutscher Zollverein) 1984 front 5 Deutsche Mark (Deutscher Zollverein) 1984 back
5 Deutsche Mark (Deutscher Zollverein) 1984 photo
© tolnomur (CC BY-NC-SA)

5 Deutsche Mark Deutscher Zollverein

1984 year
Copper-nickel clad nickel 10 g 29 mm
Description
Issuer
Federal Republic of Germany
Period
Federal Republic (1949-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1984
Value
5 Deutsche Mark (5&nbspDEM)
Currency
Deutsche Mark (1948-2001)
Composition
Copper-nickel clad nickel
Weight
10 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#2955
Rarity index
13%

Reverse

A scene illustrating a postal horsedrawn carriage crossing an open tariff barrier.
Inscription that means "Foundation of the German customs union" and the event date.

Lettering:
GRUNDUNG DES DEUTSCHEN ZOLLVEREINIS
1834

Engraver: Reinhart Heinsdorff

Edge

Smooth with Inscription that means "Customs union - CEE - Europe"

Lettering: ZOLLVEREIN - DEUTSCHLAND • EWG - EUROPA

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an error in its design. The coin was minted with a mistake in the inscription "Deutscher Zollverein" where the word "Zollverein" is misspelled as "Zolllverein". This error has made the coin highly sought after by collectors, and it is considered a rare and valuable piece in the numismatic community.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1984 D 350000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Deutsche Mark (Deutscher Zollverein) 1984 coin.