5 Euros (Red Mason Bee) 2023 front 5 Euros (Red Mason Bee) 2023 back
5 Euros (Red Mason Bee) 2023 photo
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5 Euros Red Mason Bee

2023 year
Copper-nickel (CuNi25, 75% Cu, 25% Ni) 9.68 g 27.25 mm
Description
Issuer
Federal Republic of Germany
Period
Federal Republic (1949-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2023
Value
5 Euros 5 EUR = USD 5.49
Currency
Euro (2002-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel (CuNi25, 75% Cu, 25% Ni)
Weight
9.68 g
Diameter
27.25 mm
Thickness
2.15 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled, Coloured
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#375390
Rarity index
32%

Reverse

Colorized red mason bee sitting on tree bark encircled by lettering.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ROSTROTE MAUERBIENE

Translation: Red mason bee

Designer: Claudius Riedmiller

Edge

Smooth with inscription

Script: Latin

Lettering: WUNDERWELT INSEKTEN •

Translation: WONDER WORLD OF INSECTS

Comment

Date of issue September 7, 2023

Interesting fact

The Red Mason Bee coin features an innovative design, showcasing a 3D-effect relief of a mason bee on the obverse, created using a special minting technique.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2023 D 100000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Euros (Red Mason Bee) 2023 coin.