Description
| Country | Germany |
|---|---|
| Type | Common coin |
| Years | 1951-1974 |
| Value | 5 Deutsche Mark (5 DEM) |
| Metal | Silver (.625) |
| Weight | 11.2 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Thickness | 2.07 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 08-01-1975 |
Obverse
An eagle facing left, emblem of Germany.
NOTE: different heraldic eagle’s design, lettering design, different stars next to date.
Type A: thin legend
Type B: thick legend
Reverse
Mintmark below date.
NOTE: Mintmark D indicates Munich, F Stuttgart, G Karlsruhe, J Hamburg
Lettering:
BUNDESREPUBLIK DEUTSCHLAND
DEUTSCHE MARK
Edge
Smooth with inscription of the German motto (unity, justice and freedom)
Lettering: EINIGKEIT UND RECHT UND FREIHEIT
Translation: Unity and justice and freedom
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