| 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) | Hans Karl Burgeff |
| In circulation to | 31 December 2001 |
| Reference(s) | KM#123, J#398, Schön#121 |
| Obverse description | Stylized eagle with denomination of 5 above and mintmark below |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | · DEUTSCHE MARK ·
BUNDESREPUBLIK DEUTSCHLAND
5
19 68
D (Translation: Deutsche Mark Federal Republic of Germany 5 1968 D) |
| Reverse description | The face of Max Pettenkofer facing 3/4 left, dates below |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | MAX · V · PETTENKOFER · 1818 - 1901 |
| Edge | Smooth with inscriptions |
| Mint | D Munich, Germany (1158-date) |
| Mintage | 1968 D - KM#123.1 - 2 930 000 1968 D - KM#123.1 Proof - 100 000 1968 D - KM#123.2 Proof (polished devices) - |
| Catalog ID | 2241099290 |
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