5 Deutsche Mark - 500th Anniversary of the death of Johannes Gutenberg (1968)
Features
| Denomination | 5 Deutsche Mark |
| Catalog Number | KM# 122 |
| Weight (g) | 11.2 |
| Diameter (mm) | 29 |
| Thickness (mm) | 2.05 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Silver (.625) |
| Metal Value (USD) | 5.34 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Demonetized | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Demonetized | 2001-12-31 |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Engraved by Doris Waschk-Balz
Lettering:
· BUNDESREPUBLIK DEUTSCHLAND·
DEUTSCHE 5 MARK
19 68
G
· BUNDESREPUBLIK DEUTSCHLAND·
DEUTSCHE 5 MARK
19 68
G
Reverse
Engraved by Doris Waschk-Balz
Lettering:
JOHANNES GUTENBERG ·
+ 1468
JOHANNES GUTENBERG ·
+ 1468
Edge
Lettering:
GESEGNET SEI WER DIE SCHRIFT ERFAND
Description:
Translation: Blessed who Invented the Writing
GESEGNET SEI WER DIE SCHRIFT ERFAND
Description:
Translation: Blessed who Invented the Writing
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 G | 2,930,000 | Common | |
| 1968 G | 100,000 | Proof | Common |