German euro coins
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German euro coins have three separate designs for the three series of coins. The 1, 2 and 5 cent coins were designed by Rolf Lederbogen, the design for the 10, 20 and 50 cent coins is by the hand of Reinhart Heinsdorff and the 1 and 2 euro coins were done by Heinz Hoyer and Sneschana Russewa-Hoyer. Featured in all designs are the 12 stars of the EU and the year of imprint.
For images of the common side and a detailed description of the coins, see Euro coins.
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| German oak twig which also featured on the former pfennig. | ||
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| The Brandenburg Gate as a symbol of division and unity. | ||
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2e_ger.png German Eagle on back of German 2 euro coin | The edge lettering features the words "EINIGKEIT UND RECHT UND FREIHEIT" (Unity and Justice and Freedom), the beginning of Germany's national anthem. |
| The German eagle, symbol of German sovereignty. | ||
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| Eurozone: | Austria | Belgium | Finland | France | Germany | Greece | Ireland | Italy | Luxembourg | Netherlands | Portugal | Spain</small> |
| New EU countries: | Estonia | Lithuania | Slovakia |
| Other: | Monaco | San Marino | Vatican |
External links
- European Central Bank (http://www.euro.ecb.int)
- Deutsche Bundesbank (http://www.bundesbank.de)de:Deutsche Euromünzen
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