| Coin | Five Pfennigs 2000 (mint sets only) |
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The 5 Pfennig coin, abbreviated 5 Pf., was a small 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. It was equal to 5/100 of a Mark.
In 1999, the Deutsche Mark was replaced by the Euro; its coins and banknotes remained in circulation, defined in terms of euros, until the introduction of euro notes and coins on 1 January 2002. In preparation for the event, Germany stopped issuing new pfennig coins. Some were struck for the mint sets of the year (in uncirculated and in proof grades), but none were issued into circulation.
All coins of this type were demonetised only two years later, and were not acceptable as payment after 28 February 2002. |
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The obverse features a small oak seedling sprouting five leaves. The oak tree had been a German symbol for centuries. This young shoot represents the hope for the reconstruction of Germany after the war.
Around, the legend BUNDESREPUBLIK DEUTSCHLAND (Federal Republic of Germany).
Below that, the year of issue: · 2000 ·. |
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| Reverse Inscription |
5 PFENNIG |
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| Edge | Plain | Edge Inscription | None |
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| Notes | Mintage comprised of (uncirculated coins in sets + proofs):
Berlin (2000 A): 70,000 + 45,000
Munich (2000 D): 70,000 + 45,000
Stuttgart (2000 F): 70,000 + 45,000
Karlsruhe (2000 G): 70,000 + 45,000
Hamburg (2000 J): 70,000 + 45,000
Note that Deutsche Bundesbank provides a PDF file with mintages that differ from the above (figures seem to be rounded, and do not include proofs):
DM-Umlaufmünzen | Deutsche Bundesbank |
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