Federal Republic of Germany 5 Euros, 2021
Polar Zone
Information
Country
Federal Republic of Germany
Federal Republic of Germany
Currency
Euro
(2002 – 9999)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
5 Euros
Year
2021
Ruler
Federal Republic
(1949–9999)
Composition
Trimetallic: copper-nickel core, plastic middle ring and copper-nickel outer ring (Cu 81%, Ni 19% / violet polymer / Cu 75%, Ni 25%)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled, coloured
Weight (g)
9
Diameter (mm)
27.25
Thickness (mm)
2.3
Description
5 Euros from Federal Republic of Germany. Issued in 2021. Struck in Trimetallic: copper-nickel core, plastic middle ring and copper-nickel outer ring (Cu 81%, Ni 19% / violet polymer / Cu 75%, Ni 25%). Measures 27.25 mm and weighs 9 g.
- Obverse
- Depicts a stylized heraldic eagle - Germany’s national symbol, date below and mintmark upper. The outer metallic ring features the 12 stars of the European Union, country name and denomination. (5 EUROS F 2021 FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY)
- Reverse
- Depicts an impressive representation of the rugged and wide landscape of the polar climate zone. It shows the massive icebergs above and below the surface of the ocean in a submarine view. The leopard seal skillfully dives into its natural habitat, the ocean.
- Edge
- Smooth with inscription (CLIMATE ZONES OF THE EARTH •)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | au | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 A | 600K | — | € 8,00 | BU | 34% | |
| 2021 A | 80K | — | € 17,00 | Proof | 8% | |
| 2021 D | 600K | — | € 8,40 | BU | 34% | |
| 2021 D | 80K | — | € 17,00 | Proof | 7% | |
| 2021 F | 600K | — | € 8,20 | BU | 34% | |
| 2021 F | 80K | — | € 17,00 | Proof | 8% | |
| 2021 G | 600K | € 7,70 | € 8,70 | BU | 41% | |
| 2021 G | 80K | — | € 17,00 | Proof | 8% | |
| 2021 J | 600K | — | € 8,20 | BU | 34% | |
| 2021 J | 80K | — | € 17,00 | Proof | 7% |
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