Ulmo

2 Euro – Germany

Circulating commemorative coins

Commemoration: Centennial - Birth of Helmut Schmidt

Germany

Context

Year: 2018

Issuer: Germany

Period:

Federal Republic

(since 1949)

Currency:

Euro

(since 2002)

Total mintage: 30,350,000

Material

Diameter: 25.75 mm

Weight: 8.5 g

Thickness: 2.2 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: Bimetallic (Nickel brass center, Copper-nickel ring)

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #366

Numista: #132936

Value

Exchange value: 2 EUR = $2.36

Inflation-adjusted value: 2.52 EUR

Obverse

Description:

The coin depicts Helmut Schmidt in a characteristic dialog pose. It features his name, life dates "1918-2015", and the issuance year "2018". Also included are Germany's "D" sign, one of five mint marks, and the artist's initials "BB".

Inscription:

2018

D

HELMUT SCHMIDT

A

Translation:

2018
D
HELMUT SCHMIDT
A

Script: Latin

Languages: English, German

Engraver: Bodo Broschat

Reverse

Description:

A map shows Europe borderless beside its face value.

Inscription:

2 EURO

LL

Script: Latin

Engraver: Luc Luycx

Edge

Reeded with inscription

Legend:

EINIGKEIT UND RECHT UND FREIHEIT

Translation:

Unity and Justice and Freedom

Language: German

Mints

Name	Mark
Berlin	A
Munich	D
Staatliche Münze Baden-Württemberg	F
Staatliche Münze Baden-Württemberg	G
Hamburgische Münze	J

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality
2018	F	7,200,000
2018	A	6,000,000
2018	A	40,000	Proof
2018	D	6,300,000
2018	D	30,000	BU
2018	G	40,000	Proof
2018	G	30,000	BU
2018	F	40,000	Proof
2018	G	4,200,000
2018	D	40,000	Proof
2018	J	40,000	Proof
2018	J	6,300,000
2018	A	30,000	BU
2018	F	30,000	BU
2018	J	30,000	BU