5 Euros (Subtropical Zone) 2018 front 5 Euros (Subtropical Zone) 2018 back
5 Euros (Subtropical Zone) 2018 photo
© Ulmo

5 Euros Subtropical Zone

2018 year
Trimetallic: copper-nickel core, plastic middle ring and copper-nickel outer ring ((Cu 81%, Ni 19% / orange polymer / Cu 75%, Ni 25%)) 9.00 g 27.25 mm
Description
Issuer
Federal Republic of Germany
Period
Federal Republic (1949-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2018
Value
5 Euros 5 EUR = USD 5.49
Currency
Euro (2002-date)
Composition
Trimetallic: copper-nickel core, plastic middle ring and copper-nickel outer ring ((Cu 81%, Ni 19% / orange polymer / Cu 75%, Ni 25%))
Weight
9.00 g
Diameter
27.25 mm
Thickness
2.3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled, Coloured
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#139022
Rarity index
17%

Reverse

A herd of goats under the shade of a tree and a barren landscape with only a few patches of grass depicting the typical flora and fauna of the subtropical climate zone.

Script: Latin

Lettering: SUBTROPISCHE ZONE

Translation: Subtropical zone

Engraver: Patrick Niesel

Edge

Smooth with inscriptions.Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering: KLIMAZONEN DER ERDE

Translation: Climate zones of the earth

Comment

The color of the orange Polymer ring is different for each mint from Mirabelle to a Sea Buckthorne.


© Ulmo

 

Mint Certificate

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique trimetallic composition, with a copper-nickel core, a plastic middle ring, and a copper-nickel outer ring. This distinctive design not only gives the coin a distinctive look but also makes it durable and resistant to wear and tear.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2018 A 80000 - - - - - -
2018 D 80000 - - - - - -
2018 F 80000 - - - - - -
2018 G 80000 - - - - - -
2018 J 80000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Euros (Subtropical Zone) 2018 coin.