5 Euro (Planet Earth - Pattern) 2016 front 5 Euro (Planet Earth - Pattern) 2016 back
5 Euro (Planet Earth - Pattern) 2016 photo
© Münzenhandlung Harald Möller GmbH

5 Euro Planet Earth - Pattern

2016 year
Copper-nickel 9.62 g 27.25 mm
Description
Issuer
Federal Republic of Germany
Period
Federal Republic (1949-date)
Type
Pattern
Year
2016
Value
5 Euros 5 EUR = USD 5.49
Currency
Euro (2002-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
9.62 g
Diameter
27.25 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#284596
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

The inner core displays a dotted matrix of the Earth while the outside circle represents space. In between the two is a blue polymer ring representing Earth's atmosphere.

Lettering: KN

Engraver: Stefan Klein

Edge

Smooth with inscription.

Lettering: BLAUER PLANET ERDE · BLAUER PLANET ERDE ·

Translation: Blue Planet Earth · Blue Planet Earth ·

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 5 Euro (Planet Earth - Pattern) 2016 from Federal Republic of Germany made of Copper-nickel weighing 9.62 g is that it features a unique design that represents the planet Earth, with a blue and green color scheme, and a stylized representation of the continents and oceans. This design was created by the German artist, Andreas Hertwig, and it is meant to symbolize the interconnectedness of the world and the importance of preserving our planet for future generations.