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Germany 5 mark, 1969
375th Anniversary - Death of Gerardus Mercator
Germany 5 mark 1969
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Information
| Number | KM# 126 |
|---|---|
| Country | Germany |
| Period | West Germany (FRG) (1948 - 1989) |
| Currency | German mark |
| Coin type | Commemorative coins |
| Denomination | 5 mark |
| Melt value | 11.2 XAGg x 0.625 = 11.7 USD |
| Year | 1969 |
| Subject | 375th Anniversary - Death of Gerardus Mercator |
| Edge type | Lettered |
| Edge description | 'TERRAE DESCRIPTIO AD USUM NAVIGANTIUM' |
| Shape | Round |
| Alignment | Medal (0°) |
| Composition | Silver 0.625 |
| Weight (g) | 11.2 |
| Diameter (mm) | 29 |
| Thickness (mm) | 2.07 |
Obverse:
 | Coat of arms Legend Creators: Doris Waschk-Balz |
|---|
Reverse
 | Anniversary Great people Legend Creators: Doris Waschk-Balz |
|---|
Mintage
| Mint | Mark | Mintage | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNC | BU | Proof | ||
| Germany, Stuttgart | F | 4.804.000 | - | 200.000 |