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The Five Marks coin, abbreviated 5 DM and known in English as 5 German Marks, was the largest circulating denomination of the Deutsche Mark (German mark), which was the official currency of West Germany from 1948 until 1990 and later of unified Germany from 1990 until 2002.
The coins were initially made of silver but this was later changed to these three-layered coins with CuproNickel outer layer and a Nickel core (which makes the coins magnetic), with a new design. There was also an extensive series of commemorative 5 Marks coins (listed separately).
The edge inscription was the same throughout the history of the denomination: Einigkeit und Recht und Freiheit, meaning "Unity and Justice and Freedom" (same as on the 2 DM coins).
5 Mark coins issued in 1987 circulated for 15 years until 28 February 2002, after which date they were no longer accepted as valid forms of payment in Germany; the country changed to the Euro currency.
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At centre, the numeral of the value 5 is incuse within a rounded square which is in relief; this resembles a TV screen, thus the nickname "the TV fiver" for the coin.
Around above, the legend · BUNDESREPUBLIK DEUTSCHLAND ·, meaning Federal Republic of Germany.
Around below, the denomination DEUTSCHE MARK (German Mark). |
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| Edge | Inscribed (incuse lettering) | Edge Inscription | EINIGKEIT UND RECHT UND FREIHEIT |
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| Notes | Mintage comprised of (circulation coins + proofs):
Munich (1987 D): 6,760,000 + 45,000
Stuttgart (1987 F): 7,800,000 + 45,000
Karlsruhe (1987 G): 4,500,000 + 45,000
Hamburg (1987 J): 6,940,000 + 45,000 |
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