Federal Republic of Germany 5 Deutsche Mark, silver
Also known as: Funf Deutsche Mark
Well documentedSupported by multiple reputable specialist catalogues or publications.
Period
1951-1974
Issuing entity
Federal Republic of Germany (1949-1990)Silver five-mark circulating coin of the Federal Republic of Germany, later joined by a long series of silver commemorative five-mark pieces.
Historical context
The silver five-mark piece was the largest circulating West German denomination before the switch to base metal.
Design
- Obverse
- Federal eagle
- Reverse
- Denomination with the legend of the federal republic
Identification
- Mint mark
- Letter mint mark identifying the striking mint
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Weight and fineness to be transcribed from a verified catalogue or Bundesbank publication
- Mint mark letters and their mints to be tabulated
- Commemorative type list requires transcription