| Issuer | Federal Republic of Germany |
| Year | 1968 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Value | 5 Deutsche Mark (5 DEM) |
| Currency | Deutsche Mark (1948-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.625) |
| Weight | 11.2 g |
| Dimensions | 29 mm |
| Thickness | 2.07 mm |
| Shape and Technique | Round Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | Doris Waschk-Balz |
| In circulation to | 31 December 2001 |
| Reference(s) | KM#122, J#397, Schön#120 |
| Obverse description | An eagle, the emblem of Germany, with the date divided by the denomination below |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | · BUNDESREPUBLIK DEUTSCHLAND·
DEUTSCHE 5 MARK
19 68
G (Translation: Federal Republic of Germany 5 Deutsche Mark 1968 G) |
| Reverse description | The bust of Johannes Gutenberg facing right |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | JOHANNES GUTENBERG · + 1468 |
| Edge | Smooth with inscription |
| Mint | G Staatliche Münze Baden-Württemberg,Karlsruhe, Germany (1827-date) |
| Mintage | 1968 G - - 2 930 000 1968 G - Proof - 100 000 |
| Catalog ID | 2053268670 |
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