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5 Deutsche Mark European Year of Music
1985 year| Copper-nickel clad nickel | 10 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Federal Republic of Germany |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal Republic (1949-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1985 |
| Value | 5 Deutsche Mark (5 DEM) |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#3052 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 14% |
Reverse
Emblem of Celestino Piatti and two musical notes on the right side.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1985
EUROPÄISCHES JAHR DER MUSIK
Engraver: Herwig Otto
Edge
Smooth with the inscription of 4 names of German composers
Lettering: SCHÜTZ • BACH • HÄNDEL • SCARLATTI • BERG
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the European Year of Music in 1985, which was a year-long celebration of music and its cultural significance in Europe. The coin's design features a stylized image of a musical note and the words "EUROPAISCHES JAHR DER MUSIK" (European Year of Music) inscribed in a circular pattern around the edge. This coin is a unique and collectible item for anyone interested in music, European culture, or numismatics.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 F | 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 (European Year of Music) 1985 coin.
