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5 Deutsche Mark

🇩🇪 Germany · 5 Deutsche Mark · 1948–1994
Regular
Weight11.2 g
Diameter29 mm
Mintage 5,667,000 Combined across issues: D 1,300,000; F 1,497,000; G 1,535,000; J 1,335,000; Proof issues: 11,023
EdgeReeded, lettered (EINIGKEIT UND RECHT UND FREIHEIT)
Alignment↑↑ Medal
Composition62.50% Silver
DesignerAlbert Holl
ReferenceKM# 112, J# 387, Schön# 110, AKS# 103
Collector's Key World IDCKW-DEU-24046

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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1968 Germany 5 Deutsche Mark coins were minted?
5,667,000 were struck (Combined across issues: D 1,300,000; F 1,497,000; G 1,535,000; J 1,335,000; Proof issues: 11,023).
What is a 1968 Germany 5 Deutsche Mark made of?
0.625 Silver, weighing 11.2 g.
What is the melt value of a 1968 Germany 5 Deutsche Mark?
Its melt value is its metal content multiplied by the current spot price. See our melt calculator on the metals pages for a live figure.
Is the 1968 Germany 5 Deutsche Mark a key date?
It's a more common issue overall, though scarcer varieties may carry a premium — see the varieties list.