5 Reichsmark Potsdam Garrison Church

Reverse

Potsdam Garrison Church and the mintmark below

Lettering: D

Edge

Smooth with inscriptions

Lettering: GEMEINNUTZ GEHT VOR EIGENNUTZ

Translation: Common good takes priority over self-interest

Comment

Monetary workshops:
A = Berlin
D = München
E = Muldenhütten
F = Stuttgart
G = Karlsruhe
J = Hamburg

This is an automatic translation. The original text is:

Ateliers monétaires:
A = Berlin
D = München
E = Muldenhütten
F = Stuttgart
G = Karlsruhe
J = Hamburg

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of significant political and economic change in Germany. The coin was issued in 1934-1935, during the early years of the Nazi regime, which had come to power in 1933. The coin's design, featuring the Potsdam Garrison Church, was meant to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the church's dedication. However, the coin's issuance also coincided with the Nazi government's efforts to promote their ideology and consolidate power, which had a significant impact on the German economy and society. Despite this, the coin remains a valuable collector's item and a piece of history.

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