The German Federal Republic’s Ministry of Finance and Munze Deutschland have launched their third Christmas-themed coin, which features one of the country’s more well-known symbols and traditions of Christmas. As a Christmas decoration, the Erzgebirge candle arch is one of the most beloved symbols of Erzgebirge folk art and is now also widespread outside of […]
Germany: Latest €5 collector coin in “Wonderful World of Insects” series features rusty red mason bee
The German Federal Republic’s Ministry of Finance and Munze Deutschland have released the fourth coin in their numismatic series entitled “Wonderful World of Insects,” which focuses on the great biodiversity of the many insects we share our varied environments with. The latest coin features the rusty red mason bee, which was named Insect of the […]
Germany: New €20 silver Proof coin remembers the 400th anniversary of inventor Wilhelm Schickard’s calculator
The German Ministry of Finance, along with Munze Deutschland, have released this year’s third €20 silver commemorative coin, which marks the 400th anniversary of the invention of the first mechanical calculator that could perform all four basic arithmetic operations. The device was the brainchild of astronomer and mathematician Wilhelm Schickard (1592–1635), who in 1623 successfully […]
Sundman Lecture Series: Dennis Tucker presents “Changing German National Identity in Royal and Imperial Medallic Sculpture” at the ANA World’s Fair of Money
As part of the 2023 Sundman Lecture Series symposium at the American Numismatic Association World’s Fair of Money, Dennis Tucker will present “Changing German National Identity in Royal and Imperial Medallic Sculpture.” The presentation is scheduled for Wednesday, August 9, at 10:00 a.m. in room 330 of the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh. […]
Germany: €10 polymer frontline services coin series continues with salute to firefighters
The German Ministry of Finance and Munze Deutschland have released the second coin in their polymer ring €10 collector coin series entitled “In the Service of Society,” focusing on the people who are frontline responders and indispensable for the functioning of society as a whole. Launched last year, the 2022-dated coin highlighted Care in the […]
Germany: Latest €2 commemorative coins mark 1,275th anniversary of the birth of Charlemagne
The German Federal Republic’s Ministry of Finance and Munze Deutschland have released the second 2023-dated €2 commemorative coins, with these coins marking the 1,275th anniversary of the birth of Charlemagne, paying tribute to the Franconian king and Roman emperor who is considered the progenitor of European unity and an important sponsor of education and culture. […]
Germany: Ladybug features on second “Wonderful World of Insects” €5 colour coin
The German Federal Republic’s Ministry of Finance and Munze Deutschland have released the second coin in their numismatic series entitled “Wonderful World of Insects,” which focuses on the great biodiversity of the many insects we share our varied environments with. 80 percent of the planet’s insects belong to what is referred to as the “Big […]
Germany: New $20 silver coins mark 125th anniversary of the birth of playwright Bertolt Brecht
The German Ministry of Finance and Munze Deutschland have released new €20 silver coins marking the 125th anniversary of the birth of one of the country’s leading playwrights and poets. Bertold Brecht (1898–1956) is remembered as one of Germany’s most successful playwrights and poets whose contribution to modern German theatre is widely acknowledged. Born Eugen […]
Germany: Latest silver coin in “Grimm’s’ Fairy Tales” series features the story of Hans im Glück
The German Federal Republic’s Ministry of Finance and Munze Deutschland have launched their first €20 silver collector coin for 2023, which features the stories from the famed Brothers Grimm. The series launched in 2012 in time for the 200th anniversary of their first collection of children’s tales entitled Kinder- und Hausmärchen (“Children’s and Household Tales”), […]
Germany: Second Christmas silver coin highlights the Moravian star in tribute to Bethlehem
The German Federal Republic’s Ministry of Finance and Munze Deutschland have released (24th November) their second Christmas-themed coin, which is in tribute to both the Moravian Church founded in 1727 and the exquisite star shape referred to as the Moravian star. The story and background of these distinct stars originate from the biblical tradition of […]
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