Federal Republic of Germany 10 Euros, 2013
Heinrich Hertz; Silver Proof Issue
Information
Country
Federal Republic of Germany
Federal Republic of Germany
Currency
Euro
(2002 – 9999)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
10 Euros
Year
2013
Ruler
Federal Republic
(1949–9999)
Composition
Silver (.625)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
16
Diameter (mm)
32.5
Thickness (mm)
2.38
Description
10 Euros from Federal Republic of Germany. Issued in 2013. Struck in Silver (.625). Measures 32.5 mm and weighs 16 g.
- Obverse
- The stylized German federal eagle, the traditional symbol of German sovereignty, is surrounded by the twelve stars of the European Union, the state name "BUNDESREPUBLIK DEUTSCHLAND", the year of issue, the letter "G" from the Karlsruhe workshop, and the face value "10 EURO". Below the face value is inscribed "SILBER 625" (silver 625‰) so as not to confuse this coin with the cupronickel version. (Federal Republic of Germany 2013 G 10 Euro Silver 625)
- Reverse
- Representations of electromagnetic waves surrounded by the inscriptions "125 JAHRE STRAHLEN ELEKTRISCHER KRAFT" (125 years of electromagnetic radiation), the symbol "Hz" of Hertz, the initials "Ok" of the engraver Othmar Kukula, and the name "HEINRICH HERZ" of the German physicist. (125 years electric radiation Hz Ok Heinrich Hertz)
- Edge
- Smooth with inscription (Light is an electric phenomenon)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 G | 200K | € 19,00 | Proof (Spiegelglanz) |
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