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20 Euros Rumpelstilzchen
| Issuer | Hamburgische Münze, Germany |
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| Year | 2022 |
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| Weight | 18 g |
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| Reverse description | The reverse features a dynamic narrative scene from the Brothers Grimm fairy tale Rumpelstiltskin, designed by engraver Katrin Pannicke. The central figure is the imp Rumpelstiltskin, depicted in vigorous motion with one leg raised, one arm aloft holding a necklace with a pendant, his wild hair and pointed shoes emphasizing his fantastical character. To the upper left, a young woman is shown seated at a spinning wheel, scattering straw or gold. To the upper right, a crowned royal sack or bag symbolizes the king's demand. The legend 'RUMPELSTILZCHEN' arcs along the upper periphery, 'MÄRCHEN' along the right, and 'GRIMMS' appears in the lower field, with the engraver's initials 'KP' visible in the lower left field. |
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| Mint | J Hamburgische Münze, Germany(801-date) |
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Part of the German Federal collector series honoring Brothers Grimm fairy tales, this issue follows a long run of silver 20-euro pieces that began with "Hänsel und Gretel" in 2014. The Rumpelstilzchen story itself predates the Grimm collection — variants appear across European folklore well before Jacob and Wilhelm codified their 1812 edition. The Hamburgische Münze, one of five active German state mints, struck this under its "J" mint mark.
Collector demand for the fairy tale series has been consistently strong enough that secondary market premiums routinely outpace face value within months of release.