German heraldic eagle below inscription and above mint mark (at left claw), and date.
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
BUNDEREPUBLIK DEUTSCHLAND
10 DEUTSCHE MARK 1996
A
Reverse description
Logo of Kolpingwerk (international Catholic association) with stylized globe in background. The logo carries human figures on the left and and portrait of founder of this association, priest and saint Adolph Kolping. Logo is flanked by the dates and has inscriptions above and below.