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5 Deutsche Mark (Martin Luther) – Germany

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 500th birthday of Martin Luther

Germany

Context

Year: 1983

Issuer: Germany

Period:

Federal Republic

(since 1949)

Currency:

Deutsche Mark

(1948—2001)

Demonetization: 31 December 2001

Total mintage: 8,350,000

Material

Diameter: 29 mm

Weight: 10 g

Thickness: 2.07 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: Nickel (Nickel-clad Nickel)

Magnetic: Yes

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #159

Numista: #3051

Value

Exchange value: 5 DEM

Inflation-adjusted value: 11.78 DEM

Obverse

Description:

German Federal Republic eagle, Karlsruhe mint mark (G), face value, and issuing date.

Inscription:

BUNDESREPUBLIK DEUTSCHLAND

G

1983

5 DEUTSCHE MARK

Translation:

FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY

G

1983

5 GERMAN MARKS

Language: German

Engraver: Carl Vezerfi-Clemm

Reverse

Description:

Martin Luther, 1483-1546, Bible reformer and translator. Gothic script watermark (biblical passage?).

Inscription:

MARTIN LUTHER 1483-1546

Engraver: Carl Vezerfi-Clemm

Edge

Smooth with the inscription of the German motto that means "The Word of God stays forever".

Legend:

GOTTES WORT BLEIBT IN EWIGKEIT

Mints

Name	Mark
Staatliche Münze Baden-Württemberg	G

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1983	G	8,000,000
1983	G	350,000	Proof

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