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10 Euro 10 Deutsche Mark
| Issuer | Federal Republic of Germany |
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| Year | 1997 |
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| Composition | Silver (.999) |
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| Obverse description | Central field bears the large denomination numeral '10' above the word 'EURO' rendered in Gothic blackletter script, with the date '1997' below. A ring of twelve five-pointed stars surrounds the central motif, referencing the European Union. The outer legend reads 'GERMANY • DEUTSCHLAND • ALLEMAGNE' along the upper periphery, while 'EUROPA' appears at the base flanked by the fineness mark '©999'. The entire design is struck to proof finish against a mirror field. |
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| Reverse script | Latin |
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Germany's transition from Deutsche Mark to Euro was still five years away in 1997, making this piece's dual denomination an early experiment in bridging the two currencies — a political gesture as much as a monetary one. The Bundesbank used this format to familiarize the public with euro valuation before the currency union became reality.
The .999 fine silver specification places it above the standard .925 used for most German commemorative coinage of the period.