Germany
Germany
1 cent
Since 2002
The German oak twig, a motif found on the former German pfennig coins, and were designed by Rolf Lederbogen
Germany
2 cents
Since 2002
The German oak twig, a motif found on the former German pfennig coins, and were designed by Rolf Lederbogen
Germany
5 cents
Since 2002
The German oak twig, a motif found on the former German pfennig coins, and were designed by Rolf Lederbogen
Germany
10 cents
Since 2002
the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, a symbol of the unification of Germany, and were designed by Reinhart Heinsdorff.
Germany
20 cents
Since 2002
the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, a symbol of the unification of Germany, and were designed by Reinhart Heinsdorff.
Germany
50 cents
Since 2002
the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, a symbol of the unification of Germany, and were designed by Reinhart Heinsdorff.
Germany
1 euro
Since 2002
The emblem of the federal eagle, the symbol of German sovereignty. They were designed by Heinz and Snechana Russewa-Hoyer.
Germany
2 euros
Since 2002
The emblem of the federal eagle, the symbol of German sovereignty. They were designed by Heinz and Snechana Russewa-Hoyer. The edge lettering consists of the words 'EINIGKEIT UND RECHT UND FREIHEIT' (unity, justice and freedom) and the design of the federal eagle.
Observations: Not minted in 2007, 2009, 2012, 2013, 2015 and 2018.
Germany
2 euros commemorative
2022 - Bundeslander series – Thuringia
The design shows Wartburg Castle, the first German castle to be listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The inner part also features the name ‘THÜRINGEN’ and the issuing country’s country code ‘D’ at the bottom, the mint mark of the respective mint (‘A’, ‘D’, ‘F’, ‘G’ or ‘J’) as well as the engraver’s mark on the right and the the year ‘2022’ on the left. The artist: Olaf Stoy (Rabenau).
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
Issued date: January 2022
2022 - 35 years of the Erasmus programme
Common issue
The design is a mix of two major elements of the Erasmus programme: the original intellectual inspiration, Erasmus himself, and the allegory of its influence over Europe.
The first one is symbolised by one of the most known depiction of Erasmus.
The second one is symbolised by a beam of links going across the coin from a beacon to another, representing the numerous intellectual and human exchanges between the European students.
As a reference to Europe, some of these links form other stars, born from the synergy between the countries.
The figure 35, for 35th anniversary comes out from the stars in a contemporary graphical style.
The outer ring depicts the twelve stars of the European flag.
Issued date: July 2022
2021 - Bundesländer series – Saxony-Anhalt
The design shows the Magdeburg Cathedral, the first Gothic-style cathedral to be constructed on German soil. The inner part also features the name ‘SACHSEN-ANHALT’ and the issuing country’s country code ‘D’ at the bottom, the mint mark of the respective mint (‘A’, ‘D’, ‘F’, ‘G’ or ‘J’) as well as the the year ‘2021’ on the left and the engraver’s mark on the right.
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
2020 - Brandenburg (the Bundeslander series)
The design shows the Sanssouci Palace. The upper half of the coin’s inner section includes the mint mark of the respective mint (‘A’, ‘D’, ‘F’, ‘G’ or ‘J’), the artist’s initials and the year ‘2020’. The lower half of the coin’s inner section contains the inscription ‘BRANDENBURG’ and Germany’s issuing country code ‘D’.
2020 - The 50th anniversary of Willy Brandt’s Kniefall von Warschau
The design shows Brandt, who was the chancellor of Germany at that time, keeling before the Monument to the Ghetto Heroes in Warsaw in a gesture of humility. Yhe Warsaw Ghetto Uprising of 1943 is evoked by the composition’s powerful imagery. Traced in extremely fine relief, the design pictures compelling symbols: a seven-branched menorah, the ghetto victims, as well as the genuflection. The inner part of the coin also features the artist’s initials (top), the mint mark of the respective mint (“A”, “D”, “F”, “G” or “J”), the year, “2020” (centre left), Germany’s issuing country code, “D” (bottom right), and the lettering “50 JAHRE KNIEFALL VON WARSCHAU”.
2019 - The 70th anniversary of the Bundesrat’s founding
The design shows a highly detailed and finely sculpted rendering of the Bundesrat building. The upper half of the coin’s inner section includes the mint mark of the respective mint (‘A’, ‘D’, ‘F’, ‘G’ or ‘J’), the artist’s initials and the year ‘2019’. The lower half of the coin’s inner section contains the inscription ‘BUNDESRAT’ and Germany’s issuing country code ‘D’. The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European Union.
2019 - The 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin wall
Thirty years ago, the Berlin Wall fell. Beyond the impact on German society, it was an event with global consequences. On 9 November 1989, this occasion marks the end of the cold war and announces an appeasement after several decades of international tensions. At the European level, it is the first step towards the reunification of one of the leading countries of the European Union. This major change was later materialised by the Moscow Treaty of which France was a signatory. The European Union welcomed then 16 million new citizens in just one year; almost the structural and economic effect of welcoming a new country! The design represents the Berlin Wall, opened in its centre, letting the doves (allegories of the international appeasement), and the jubilant crowd pass. In the background, the Brandenburg Gate, Berlin’s symbol par excellence, is represented. The mention ‘30 Jahre Mauerfall’ (30 years of the fall of the Berlin Wall) is inscribed on one side of the wall. At the bottom of the design is the year of issuance ‘2019’ and at its right the indication of the issuing country ‘D’. The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European flag.
2018 - 100 years since the birth of Helmut Schmidt
The design portrays Helmut Schmidt in a characteristic pose as he engages in dialogue with his interlocutor. In semi-circle at the top right the inscription "HELMUT SCHMIDT" and at the right side the years "1918-2015". The mint mark of the respective mint appears underneath the years. At the left side is the code of the issuing country "D" and underneath is the year of issuance "2018". At the bottom there are the initials of the artist. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
2018 - Charlottenburg Palace in Berlin
The design shows the main building of the Charlottenburg Palace from the side of the Cour d' Honneur. The inner part also features the name ‘BERLIN’ and the mint mark of the respective mint (‘A’, ‘D’, ‘F’, ‘G’ or ‘J’) at the bottom, the issuing country's country code ‘D’ right at the top, the year ‘2018’ left at the top and the engraver's mark left at the bottom. The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European Union.
2017 - Rhineland - Palatinate
The design shows the Porta Nigra in Trier which is probably the best-preserved Roman city gate north of the Alps. The inner part also features the name “RHEINLAND-PFALZ” and the issuing country’s code “D” at the bottom. The mint mark of the respective mint (“A”, “D”, “F”, “G” or “J”) appears at the left and the year “2017” appears at the top. At the right, the initials of the designer "CH" (Chocola Frantisek). The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
2016 - Saxony
The design shows a view from the inner yard of the world-famous Dresden Zwinger to the Crown Gate. The inner part also features the name"SACHSEN" and the issuing country's country code "D" at the bottom, the mint mark of the respective mint (A, D, F, G or J) as well as the engraver's mark (the initials "JT" Jordi Truxa) right at the top and the year 2016 left at the top.
2015 - Hessen
The design depicts a classic perspective on St. Paul's Church in Frankfurt (the "Paulskirche" was the seat of Germany's first freely elected legislative body in 1849 and is regarded as the cradle of German democracy) and is therefore the perspective possessing the greatest recognition value. The design incisively brings out the tension between the dominant tower and the elliptical structure of the church. The slightly exaggerated flight of steps has an inviting quality while simultaneously offering support to the subjacent inscription "HESSEN" (the Federal State of Hessen in which St. Paul's Church is situated).
2015 - 30th Anniversary of the Flag of Europe
Common issue
Twelve stars that morph into human figures are embracing the birth of a new Europe. The design shows the EU flag as a symbol that unites people and cultures with shared visions and ideals for a better common future.
2015 - 25 years of German Unity
The people in the foreground, who embody a new beginning and the advance towards a better future, are standing in front of the Brandenburg Gate, symbol of German unity. The rendering of the statement Wir sind ein Volk (“we are one people”) – a collective expression of will by German citizens – represents the path forwards towards German reunification. The inner part also features the mint mark of the respective mint (“A”, “D”, “F”, “G” or “J”) as well as the issuing country’s country code “D” and the engraver’s mark (the initials “BW” - Bernd Wendhut). The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
2014 - Lower Saxony
The portroyal of Saint Michael Church in Hildesheim. At the top, on the left, the year 2014. At the bottom, bas, la legend NIEDERSACHSEN and the initial of the issuing country D (for Deutschland). The twelve stars of the European Union surround the design on the outer ring of the coin.
2013 - 50th anniversary of the signing of the German-French Friendship Treaty
The coin, which was designed by Yves Sampo of the Monnaie de Paris, Stefanie Lindner of the Berlin State Mint, Alina Hoyer (Berlin) and Sneschana Russewa-Hoyer (Berlin), depicts stylised portraits of the Élysée Treaty’s signatories (the then-Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany Konrad Adenauer and the former President of the French Republic Charles de Gaulle), their signatures and the words “50 ANS JAHRE” with the year “2013” in the centre, the words “TRAITÉ DE L’ÉLYSÉE” at the top and the words “ÉLYSÉE-VERTRAG” at the bottom. The right side of the inner part also features the mint mark of the respective mint (“A”, “D”, “F”, “G” or “J”) as well as the issuing country’s code “D”.
2013 - Baden
The inner part of the coin depicts the Maulbronn Monastery which is home to the most perfectly preserved medieval monastery complex north of the Alps. Founded in 1147, this complex has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1993. On the top, the year of issuance "2013". At the bottom, the inscription BADEN-WURTTEMBERG and underneath the indication of the issuing country "D". The mint mark, represented by the letter A, D, F, G or J, is located at the right hand side. At the bottom left the initials of the artist. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
2012 - Bayern
The commemorative "Bavaria was designed by Erich Ott and shows the most famous view of Neuschwanstein Castle. The design shows the view from the east as visitors can see during their ascent to the castle, with the gatehouse in the foreground and the medieval-style towers and turrets. The panoramic mountain situated behind the castle is well captured, as the sitting of the castle on a cliff overlooking the romantic Pöllatschlucht. The name "BAVARIA" links the depicted construction "Neuschwanstein Castle" with the state. The mintmark of the respective mint (A, D, F, G or J) is located in the right central core area and the initials of the artist in the left central core area.
2012 - 10 years of the Euro
Common issue
The Euro-sign in the centre of the coin shows that the Euro has become an element of particular importance in Europe as well all over the world as the Euro evolved to a global player in the international monetary system in the last 10 years. The design elements around the Euro-symbol on the coin express the importance of the Euro to the people, to the financial world (ECB tower), to trading (ships), to industry (factories), to the energy sector and research and development (wind power stations). The initials AH of the artist appear under the image of the ECB tower. The name(s) of the issuing country in the national language(s) appear(s) at the top, while the indication 2002-2012 appears at the bottom.
2011 - Nordrhein-Westfalen
The inner part of the coin depicts the Cologne Cathedral (Kölner Dom) with the inscription "Nordrhein-Westfalen" underneath as reference to the German federal state (Bundesland). The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European Union flag combined with the year 2011 at the bottom of the ring.
2010 - Bremen
This is the fifth coin in the series of the German federal states ('Bundesländer'), launched in 2006. It features Bremen's town hall, with the Bremen Roland statue in the foreground. The statue was erected in 1404 and represents Charlemagne's knight Roland bearing Durendart, the "sword of justice".
2009 - Ten years of economic and monetary union (EMU) and the birth of the euro
Common issue
The centre of the coin shows a stylised human figure whose left arm is prolonged by the euro symbol. The initials ΓΣ of the artist appear below the euro symbol. The name(s) of the issuing country in the national language(s) appear(s) at the top, while the indication 1999-2009 and the acronym EMU translated into the national language(s) appear at the bottom.
2009 - Saarland
The inner part of the coin depicts the Ludwigskirche (church of Ludwig von Nassau) in Saarbrücken, a baroque style church which is the symbol of the city and one of the most important Protestant churches in Germany. The name of the federal State ‘SAARLAND’ and the mintmark appear under the monument. This is the fourth coin in the series dedicated to the German federal states (Bundesländer), launched in 2006.
2008 - Hamburg
The national side of the coin features the baroque church of St. Michael in Hamburg, accompanied by the name of the federal state. This coin is the third in the series dedicated to the German federal states ('Bundesländer'), launched in 2006. Coins are issued in the same sequence as the annual rotation of the presidency in the 'Bundesrat' (upper house of parliament), in which the sixteen federal states are represented.
2007 - 50th anniversary of signing of the Treaty of Rome
Common issue
The coin shows the treaty with the signatures of the six founding countries on a background evoking the paving – designed by Michelangelo – of the Piazza del Campidoglio in Rome, where the Treaty was signed on 25 March 1957, giving birth to the modern-day European Union.
2007 - Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
The national side of the coin reproduces the Schwerin Castle, accompanied by the words ‘Mecklenburg-Vorpommern’. This coin is the second in a series dedicated to the German federal states (Bundesländer). Coins will be issued in the same sequence as the annual rotation of the presidency in the 'Bundesrat' (upper house of parliament), in which the 16 federal states are represented.
2006 - Schleswig-Holstein
The Holstentor, the symbol of the town of Lübeck, appears on this coin commemorating the federal state of Schleswig-Holstein.