5 Reichsmark Pattern

Pattern coinage from 1942 Germany occupies an odd historical niche — the Reich had effectively suspended most silver circulation coinage by this point, redirecting metal toward the war economy. This piece, silver-plated over copper, reflects the material compromises being explored as designers and treasury officials continued working on denominations that would never reach production.

No 5 Reichsmark pieces were struck for general circulation after 1939.