1950-2001 - 1 Mark - Bundesrepublik
The first German deutschemark coins were issued by the Bank deutscher Länder in 1948 and 1949. From 1950, the inscription Bundesrepublik Deutschland (Federal Republic of Germany) appeared on the coins. These coins were issued in denominations of 1, 2, 5, and 10 pfennig. The 1 and 2 pfennig were struck in bronze clad steel (although during some years the 2 pf. was issued in solid bronze) while 5 and 10 pf. were brass clad steel. In 1950, copper nickel 50 pfennig and 1 mark were released while a copper nickel 2 mark and a .625 silver 5 mark was released in 1951. Copper nickel replaced silver in the 5 mark in 1975. The 2 and 5 mark coins have often been used for commemorative themes, though typically only the generic design for the 5 mark is intended for circulation. Commemorative silver 10 mark coins have also been issued which have periodically found their way into circulation. Unlike other European countries, Germany retained the use of the smallest coins (certainly in supermarkets) of 1 and 2 Pfennig until adoption of the Euro.
Denomination DM 1
Dates issued 1950–2001
Composition Cupro-nickel (Cu 75 Ni 25)
Obverse Denomination between oak leaves
Reverse German eagle
REF
1 Deutsche Mark Coin
Source: bundesbank.de
Attribute Specification
Coin 1 Deutsche Mark
Metal Copper-nickel alloy
Diameter 23.50mm
Width 1.75mm
Mass 5.50g
Edge Arabesque
Design Josef Bernhart, Munich
In circulation since 1950
REF
1 Deutsche Mark Germany Federal Republik
Source: en.numista.com
KM# 110
Features
Country Germany - Federal Republic
Years 1950-2001
Value 1 Deutsche Mark (1 DEM)
Metal Copper-nickel
Weight 5.5 g
Diameter 23.5 mm
Thickness 1.75 mm
Engraver J. Bernhart (reverse)
Shape Round
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized 12-31-2001
Edge Smooth with imprints Lettering: ~*~ ~·~ ~*~ ~·~ ~*~ ~·~
REF
Germany 1950 J 1 Deutsche Mark ( DM 1 )
