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5 Deutsche Mark – Federal Republic of Germany

Non-circulating coins
Commemoration: 200th anniversary of Gotthold Ephraim Lessing's death
Context
Year: 1981
Country: Germany Country flag
Period:
(since 1949)
Currency:
(1948—2001)
Demonetization: 31 December 2001
Total mintage: 6,850,000
Material
Diameter: 29 mm
Weight: 10.2 g
Thickness: 2.07 mm
Shape: Round
Composition: Nickel (Nickel-plated Copper-nickel)
Magnetic: Yes
Technique: Milled
Alignment: Medal alignment
References
KM: #Click to copy to clipboard154
Numista: #9724
Value
Exchange value: 5 DEM
Inflation-adjusted value: 13.19 DEM

Obverse

Inscription:
BUNDESREPUBLIK DEUTSCHLAND

1981 J

5 DEUTSCHE MARK
Translation:
FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY

1981 J

5 GERMAN MARK
Language: German
Engraver: Thomas Zipperle

Reverse

Inscription:
· GOTTHOLD EPHRAIM LESSING ·

1729 - 1781
Engraver: Thomas Zipperle

Edge

Smooth with inscriptions
Legend:
SIEH ÜBERALL MIT DEINEN EIGENEN AUGEN
Translation:
See everywhere with your own eyes.
Language: German

Mints

NameMark
Hamburgische MünzeJ

Mintings

YearMint MarkMintageQualityCollection
1981J6,500,000
1981J350,000Proof
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