Federal Republic of Germany 5 Deutsche Mark, 1969
Gerhard Mercator
Information
Country
Federal Republic of Germany
Federal Republic of Germany
Currency
Deutsche Mark
(1948 – 2001)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
5 Deutsche Mark
Year
1969
Ruler
Federal Republic
(1949–9999)
Composition
Silver (.625)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
11.2
Diameter (mm)
29
Thickness (mm)
2.07
Demonetized
31 December 2001
Description
5 Deutsche Mark from Federal Republic of Germany. Issued in 1969. Struck in Silver (.625). Measures 29 mm and weighs 11.2 g.
- Obverse
- An eagle, the emblem of Germany, dividing the date with the denomination at the bottom (Federal Republic of Germany 5 German Mark 1969 F)
- Reverse
- The bust of Gerhard Mercator facing the viewer
- Edge
- Smooth with inscriptions (Description of the earth to use for seafarers)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | vf | xf | au | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 F | 4.8M | € 5,40 | € 6,10 | € 6,10 | € 7,30 | KM#126.1 | 91% | |
| 1969 F | 200K | — | — | — | € 11,00 | KM#126.1 Proof | 10% | |
| 1969 F | — | — | — | — | — | KM#126.2 (Error: smooth edge) | 0.4% | |
| 1969 F | — | — | — | — | — | KM#126.3 (Error: With edge lettering: "EINIGKEIT UND RECHT UND FREIHEIT") | 0.7% | |
| 1969 F | — | — | — | — | — | KM#126.4 (Error: With long “R” in “MERCATOR”) | 1.8% |
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