5 Euro (Planet Earth - Pattern)
Germany, Federal Republic of • 2016
- Denomination
- 5 Euros
- Issuer
- Germany, Federal Republic of
- Year struck
- 2016
- Composition
- Copper-nickel
- Weight
- 9.62 g
- Diameter
- 27.25 mm
- Catalog refs
- KM 348
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Where it came from
The 2016 German 5 Euro Planet Earth coin represents a significant technological milestone in modern numismatics, serving as the inaugural release in the Federal Republic of Germany's innovative polymer-ring series. Minted to commemorate the earth's climate and geography, the coin was designed to test the integration of a translucent blue polymer ring between an inner core and an outer cupronickel ring, a feature intended to enhance security and prevent counterfeiting.
The artistic vision for the coin was realized by designer Stefan Hannich, who crafted a central motif representing the Earth surrounded by a stylized representation of space. Upon its release, the coin was met with immense public interest, leading to sell-out conditions at German mints and state banks. Its success established a long-running series of polymer-ring coins, cementing its status as both a functional currency and a highly sought-after collectible piece.
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