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German euro coins
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German euro coins have three separate designs for the three series of coins. The 1, 2 and 5 cent coins were designed by Rolf Lederbogen, the design for the 10, 20 and 50 cent coins is by the hand of Reinhard Heinsdorff and the 1 and 2 euro coins were done by Heinz Hoyer and Sneschana Russewa-Hoyer. Featured in all designs are the 12 stars of the EU and the year of imprint.
In addition to the year, the German coins also feature a small letter indicating the particular mint that minted the coin.
For images of the common side and a detailed description of the coins, see euro coins.
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| German oak twig which was also featured on the former pfennig. | ||
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| The Brandenburg Gate as a symbol of division and unity. | ||
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The edge lettering features the words "EINIGKEIT UND RECHT UND FREIHEIT" (Unity and Justice and Freedom), Germany's national motto and the beginning of Germany's national anthem. |
| Interpretation of the German eagle, symbol of German sovereignty. | ||
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"The national sides of all denominations of the euro circulation coins should bear an indication of the issuing Member State by means of the Member State’s name or an abbreviation of it.
"The national side should not repeat any indication on the denomination, or any parts thereof, of the coin neither should it repeat the name of the single currency or of its subdivision, unless such indication stems from the use of a different alphabet.
"This Recommendation should apply to national sides and edge letterings of both normal and commemorative euro circulation coins. It should not apply to the national sides and edge letterings of both normal and commemorative euro circulation coins which have been first issued prior to the adoption of this Recommendation."
The above paragraphs, in essence, requires 6 of the 16 Eurozone members to change their national designs. Finland was the first state when they changed its design in 2007, Belgium announced its change for 2008 while Germany is still pending.
- See also: German Bundesländer commemorative coin
 Holstentor in Lübeck (Schleswig-Holstein) (2006) |
 Schwerin Castle in Schwerin (Mecklenburg-Vorpommern) (2007) |
 50th Anniversary of the Signature of the Treaty of Rome (2007) |
- German commemorative euro coins lists higher-denomination collectors' coins
- European Central Bank - Information about the German euro coins
- Deutsche Bundesbank (German Central Bank)
- The Euro Information Website - Germany
