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| Location | Federal Republic of Germany |
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| Year | 1989 |
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| Technique | Milled |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features a large hourglass in the upper field, symbolising the passage of time, flanked by a wreath of laurel branches encircling the design. The legend in relief identifies the issuing institution and the anniversary numeral, with the bold numeral '40' prominently displayed to the right and the name of the mint below. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse depicts a juxtaposition of historical and modern stamping machinery in the central field, illustrating the evolution of coining and pressing technology. A laurel wreath frames the entire composition, and an inscription in the upper field references the theme of stamping technology past and present. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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