5 Euros Polar Zone

€1.00
IssuerFederal Republic of Germany
Year2021
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value5 Euros
CurrencyEuro (2002-date)
CompositionTrimetallic: copper-nickel core, plastic middle ring and copper-nickel outer ring (Cu 81%, Ni 19% / violet polymer / Cu 75%, Ni 25%)
Weight9 g
Dimensions27.25 mm
Thickness2.3 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled, Coloured
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Obverse: Stefanie Radtke
Reverse: Natalie Tekampe
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#401
Obverse descriptionDepicts a stylized heraldic eagle - Germany’s national symbol, date below and mintmark upper. The outer metallic ring features the 12 stars of the European Union, country name and denomination.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering5 EURO F 2021 BUNDESREPUBLIK DEUTSCHLAND
(Translation: 5 EUROS F 2021 FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY)
Reverse descriptionDepicts an impressive representation of the rugged and wide landscape of the polar climate zone. It shows the massive icebergs above and below the surface of the ocean in a submarine view. The leopard seal skillfully dives into its natural habitat, the ocean.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringNT POLARE ZONE
EdgeSmooth with inscription
MintA
Berlin, Germany (1280-date)
D
Munich, Germany (1158-date)
F
Staatliche Münze Baden-Württemberg,Stuttgart, Germany (1374-date)
G
Staatliche Münze Baden-Württemberg,Karlsruhe, Germany (1827-date)
J
Hamburgische Münze, Germany(801-date)
Mintage2021 A - BU - 600 000
2021 A - Proof - 80 000
2021 D - BU - 600 000
2021 D - Proof - 80 000
2021 F - BU - 600 000
2021 F - Proof - 80 000
2021 G - BU - 600 000
2021 G - Proof - 80 000
2021 J - BU - 600 000
2021 J - Proof - 80 000
Catalog ID5063375310
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