1975-2001 5 Deutsche Mark, 2nd series
Deutsche Mark (German mark, abbreviated "DM") was the official currency of West Germany (1948–1990) and unified Germany (1990–2002) until the adoption of the euro in 2002. It is commonly called the "Deutschmark" in English but not in German. It was first issued under Allied occupation in 1948 replacing the Reichsmark, and served as the Federal Republic of Germany's official currency from its founding the following year until 1999, when the mark was replaced by the euro; its coins and banknotes remained in circulation, defined in terms of euros, until the introduction of euro notes and coins in early 2002.
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5 deutsche mark (1975-2001) German eagle
Source: andriaus.com
Reverse: Facial value in a square with rounded corners.
5 DEUTSCHE MARK BUNDESREPUBLIK DEUTSCHLAND
Edge: Smooth with inscription of the German motto
EINIGKEIT UND RECHT UND FREIHEIT
(unity, justice and freedom)
CID#: KM#140.1
Diameter: 29 mm
Thickness: 2.07 mm
Weight: 10 g
Shape: round
Composition: copper-nickel plated nicke
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Deutsche Mark - Coins
Source: en.wikipedia.org
Copper nickel replaced silver in the 5 mark in 1975. The 2 and 5 mark coins have often been used for commemorative themes, though typically only the generic design for the 5 mark is intended for circulation.
Edge: Plain with lettering: EINIGKEIT UND RECHT UND FREIHEIT
Denomination DM 5
Dates issued 1975–2001
Composition Cupro-nickel (Cu 75 Ni 25)
Obverse Denomination
Reverse German eagle
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5 Deutsche Mark
Source: en.numista.com
Features
KM# 140.1
Country Germany - Federal Republic
Years 1975-2001
Value 5 Deutsche Mark (5 DEM)
Metal Copper-nickel plated Nickel
Weight 10 g
Diameter 29 mm
Thickness 2.07 mm
Shape Round
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized 12-31-2001
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