2021 german numismatic program

Last update 05/14/2021

The german Federal Ministry of Finance has created a new brand in the coins sector since January 31st 2020. The “German Mint” (MUNZE DEUTSCHLAND) is the official agency of the german Federal Government with exclusive responsibility for the initial distribution and marketing of German collector coins issued by the Federal Ministry of Finance.
Three famous  people act as representatives of the new brand, including german actress Esther SCHWEINS, presenting the 2020 coin with a polymer ring “Subpolar Zone”.

 

Esther SCHWEINS, presenting the 2020 €5 polymer “Subpolar Region”

 

GERMANY is also breaking new ground this year by publishing even earlier a first outline of its numismatic programme for the year 2021. This article will be updated in the course of MUNZE DEUTSCHLAND’s official communications.

Noteworthy is the minting of a €25 coin, celebrating Christmas and the birth of Christ, on a concave side. This type of minting is a first in German euro numismatics.

 

 

Official presentation of the 2021 program by State Secretary Bettina HEGEDORN

 

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 2021 €2 Regions of Germany – Saxony

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Series: “Länder” (State of Saxony)
Artist : Michael Otto, Rodenbach
Date of issue: 26 January 2021
Mints: Berlin (A), Munich (D), Stuttgart (F), Karlsruhe (G), Hamburg (J)
Weight: 8.5 g
Diameter: 25.75 mm
Material: bimetallic cupronickel alloy
Face value: €2.

BU and proof sets of €2 “Saxony” 2021

 

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€5 bimetallic Earth’s climate zones – polar zone

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The federal government decided to mint a €5 collector coin “Polar Zone” with a purple plastic ring. It will be issued probably in September 2021.
This coin marks the end of the five-coin “Climatic Zones of the Earth” series, which was launched in 2017 and is very popular with collectors.
The 5 euro coin “Polar Zone” is composed of two different copper-nickel alloys and a translucent polymer ring.
The design of the obverse was created by the artist Natalie Tekampe Egenhofen. The reverse side was designed by Leipzig artist Stefanie Radtke.
The obverse shows the polar space from an underwater point of view with a largely submerged iceberg and a diving sea lion.

Weight: 9g

Diameter: 27,25mm

Conditions: Proof and BU.

Year Mark: 2021

Mint workshops:  “A” (Berlin), “D” (Munich), “F” (Stuttgart), “G” (Karlsruhe) ou “J” (Hambourg).

Edge lettering: “ZONES CLIMATIQUES DE LA TERRE”

 

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10€ bimétallique “Dans l’air” – sur l’eau

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This coin will probably be issued in March 2021.

This piece is the third and final broadcast of the series “Luft bewegt” (“In the air”), which began in 2019 and focuses on young and dynamic sports where locomotion is exclusively by air or wind.

The 10 euro collector coin “On the water” consists of a copper-nickel core, a blue niobium-coated copper-nickel ring and a translucent plastic ring inserted between the two metal elements.

The design of the obverse is the work of the Munich artist Daniel Engelberg. The value side, which is identical for all the pieces in the series, was designed by the Berlin artist Andre Witting.

 

ANDRE WITTING NUMISMAG’s interview (clic here)

 

Andre WITTING, german coin designer

 

The obverse depicts the essential aspects of modern windsurfing. The sails of the athletes surfing in the group are intertwined with the swell.

The composition in its weighting from right to left in the background emphasizes the speed on the water.

 

weight: 9,8g

Diameter: 28,75mm

Conditions: BU and proof

Year Mark: 2021

Mint workshops: “A” (Berlin), “D” (Munich), “F” (Stuttgart), “G” (Karlsruhe) ou “J” (Hambourg).

Edge: smooth and without any inscription

 

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€20 commemorating the fiftieth anniversary of the TV show

“With the mouse” 

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The federal government will mint a €20 commemorative coin to mark the 50th anniversary of the TV show “mit der Maus” (Editor’s note: “With a mouse”). The coin will be issued in February 2021.

The first broadcast of the famous children’s program took place on March 7th 1971 on West German Radio.

The obverse side was designed by WDR mediagroup GmbH and the Berlin State Mint, while the reverse side is based on a drawing by the Berlin artist Andre Witting.

The mouse is the central point of the obverse. The drawing of the mouse is colorized.

 

Material: sterling silver (Ag 925/1000) – the indication “SILVER 925” is embossed.

Weight: 18g

Diameter: 32,5 mm

Conditions: BU and proof

Edge: smooth with intaglio inscription – “LAUGHTER AND FACTUAL  HISTORY”

 

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€20 coin dedicated to Sophie SCHOLL

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A €20 coin will be struck to mark the 100th anniversary of Sophie Scholl (May 9, 1921 – February 22, 1943).

The coin will be issued in April 2021.

The coin pays tribute to the famous German resistance fighter against National Socialism.

The design of the coin is the work of the artist Olaf Stoy de Rabenau.

The coin’s obverse shows a portrait of Sophie Scholl, which makes her special personality visible. The outward appearance of the young woman already signals intellectual independence, clarity and wisdom, as well as the strength to respect her humanitarian principles even in the greatest danger of her life.

On the reverse of the coin are depicted an eagle, the words “BUNDESREPUBLIK DEUTSCHLAND”, the number and designation of the face value, the mint mark “D” of the Bavarian Mint, the year mark 2021 and the twelve European stars.

 

Material: sterling silver (Ag 925/1000) – the indication “SILVER 925” is embossed.

Weight: 18g

Diameter: 32,5 mm

Mint workshop: MUNICH – letter “D”

Conditions: BU and proof

NB: Coins of the high-gloss minting quality are put into circulation at their face value (20 euros).

Edge: smooth with the intaglio inscription – “THE MEANING OF GOOD AND EVIL”.

 

 

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Silver coin from the series Tales of the GRIMM brothers

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This coin is dedicated to the tale of the GRIMM brothers (1st edition) dedicated to the Lady HOLLE, benefactress of a little girl who, mistreated by her mother-in-law (the mortality rate of women during childbirth being very high at the time, blended families were very common), runs away from the family home.

During her journey in a fantastic world, she meets the lady HOLLE who takes her in her service. Having conscientiously carried out the tasks entrusted to her by the Lady HOLLE, the little girl is covered with gold at the moment she gives her leave.

 

 

Artist: Jordi Truxa, Neuenhagen
Date of issue: 21 January 2021
Mint: Stuttgart (F)
Weight: 18 g
Diameter: 32.5 mm
Material: Sterling silver (Ag 925)
Face value: 20 euros
Quality: proof

 

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Silver €20 coin – European Championship of Football

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Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the European Football Championship was postponed last year. The 20 euro silver coin “European Football Championship 2020” will therefore also be issued this year. The year of the coin remains 2020 (probably because the coins had already been minted at the time of the cancellation of this sports competition).

The championship should start in June 2021. It will take place in twelve different stadiums distributed in different UEFA member countries, in Europe and beyond (BAKOU Stadium).

 

 

 

Engravers: Thomas Serres, Hattingen , Erich Ott, Munich 
Date of issue: 10 June 2021
Mint: Hamburg (J)
Weight: 18 g
Diameter: 32.5 mm
Material: Sterling silver (Ag 925)
Face value: 20 euros
Quality: proof

 

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€25 silver coin – 2021 Birth of Christ (concave blank)

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The €25  silver coin “Christmas – Birth of Christ” will be put into circulation at Christmas. The fine silver coin is the first so-called “flat coin” issued by the Federal Republic of Germany. With this minting technique, the base of the coin – similar to a plate – has a concave depression and thus allows a more vivid representation of the coin’s design.

 

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20€ Sebastian KNEIPP

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In 2021, the German government will mint a €20 collector coin to mark the 200th anniversary of the birth of Sebastian Kneipp (May 17, 1821 – June 17, 1897), a renowned hydrotherapist and naturopath.

This coin will be issued in May 2021.

The design of the coin is by the Hamburg artist Frantisek Chochola.

The obverse of the drawing shows a classical portrait of Sebastian Kneipp, juxtaposed with modern signs of the five elements of his naturopathic health concept.

 

Material: sterling silver (Ag 925/1000),the indication “SILVER 925” is embossed.

Weight: 18g

Diameter: 32,5mm

Conditions: BU and proof

NB: BU Coins minting quality are put into circulation at their face value (20 euros)

Mint workshop: Bade-Wurtemberg of Karlsruhe – letter G

Year Mark: 2021

Edge: smooth with the intaglio inscription – “NATURE IS THE BEST PHARMACY”

 

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€20 gold coin – Black Woodpecker

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Date of issue: 21 June 2021

Engravers: František Chochola, Hamburg, Adelheid Fuss, Potsdam
Mints: Berlin (A), Munich (D), Stuttgart (F), Karlsruhe (G), Hamburg (J)
Weight: 3,89 g
Diameter: 17.5 mm
Material: fine gold (Au 999.9)
Face value: 20 euros
Minting condition: BU

 

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2021 €50 musical instruments series – Timbal

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Designers: Elena Gerber, Berlin (Obverse), Erich Ott, Munich (Reverse)
Date of issue: 09 August 2021
Mints: Berlin (A), Munich (D), Stuttgart (F), Karlsruhe (G), Hamburg (J)
Weight: 7,78 g
Diameter: approx. 22 mm
Material: fine gold (Au 999.9)
Face value: €50
Minting condition: BU

 

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€100 gold – Pillars of democracy – The Law

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Artist: Bastian Prillwitz, Berlin (image side), Andre Witting, Berlin (value side)
Issue date: 01 October 2021
Mints: Berlin (A), Munich (D), Stuttgart (F), Karlsruhe (G), Hamburg (J)
Weight: 15,55 g
Diameter: approx. 28 mm
Material: fine gold (Au 999.9)
Face value: €100
Minting condition: BU

 

Sources: BVA, MUNZE DEUTSCHLAND and NUMISMAG.