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5 Euros Swallowtail
2023 year| Copper-nickel (CuNi25, 75% Cu, 25% Ni) | 9.68 g | 27.25 mm |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#369505 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 31% |
Reverse
A colorful butterfly.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SCHWALBENSCHWANZ
Translation: Papilio machaon (Swallowtail)
Edge
Smooth with inscription
Script: Latin
Lettering: WUNDERWELT INSEKTEN •
Translation: WONDER WORLD OF INSECTS
Interesting fact
The Swallowtail coin's design features a stylized swallowtail butterfly, with its wings spread out in a curved manner, taking up most of the coin's surface. The butterfly's body is depicted in a smaller scale at the bottom of the coin, with the coin's denomination "5 EURO" written below it. The background of the coin features a subtle, wavy pattern that resembles the texture of tree bark. The coin's rim is smooth, with the country's name "Deutschland" inscribed at the top, followed by the year of issue "2023" and the coin's metal composition "CuNi25" at the bottom. The coin's obverse features the standard design for German coins, with the country's coat of arms at the center, surrounded by the inscription "Bundesrepublik Deutschland" and the coin's denomination.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 G | 100000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Euros (Swallowtail) 2023 coin.
