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5 Deutsche Mark Johannes Gutenberg
1968 year| Silver (.625) | 11.2 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Federal Republic of Germany |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal Republic (1949-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1968 |
| Value | 5 Deutsche Mark (5 DEM) |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#14851 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 14% |
Reverse
The bust of Johannes Gutenberg facing right
Script: Latin
Lettering:
JOHANNES GUTENBERG ·
+ 1468
Engraver: Doris Waschk-Balz
Edge
Smooth with inscription
Lettering: GESEGNET SEI WER DIE SCHRIFT ERFAND
Translation: Blessed who Invented the Writing
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Deutsche Mark (Johannes Gutenberg) coin from 1968 is that it features an image of Johannes Gutenberg, a German goldsmith and printer who is credited with inventing the movable-type printing press, which revolutionized the spread of knowledge and information in the 15th century. The coin was issued to commemorate the 500th anniversary of Gutenberg's birth.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 G | 100000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Deutsche Mark (Johannes Gutenberg) 1968 coin.
