Deutsche Mark (1948-2001) Coin List
The Deutsche Mark was the official currency of Germany from 1948 to 2001, playing a crucial role in the country's economic recovery after World War II. During this period, the Deutsche Mark became a symbol of financial stability and prosperity, earning it the nickname "Deutsches Wunder" or "German miracle".
Introduction and first issues
The Deutsche Mark was introduced on June 20, 1948 in the western occupation zones of Germany, replacing the Reichsmark. The first coins issued were 1, 5, 10 and 50 pfennig, followed by 1 and 2 marks in 1950. These early mintages featured simple but elegant designs, with the German eagle on the reverse of the higher denomination coins. Over the years, new denominations and designs were introduced, such as the 5 Mark commemorative coin in 1952, which became a cherished numismatic tradition.
Evolution and legacy
As the German economy strengthened, the Deutsche Mark gained international prestige. In 1969, the 2 Mark commemorative coin was introduced, which was regularly issued to celebrate important events and personalities. The quality of the mintages steadily improved, with the introduction of advanced minting techniques and more durable alloys. The Deutsche Mark remained one of the world's most stable and respected coins until its replacement by the euro in 2002. During its final years, special series of coins were issued, including the millennium series in 2000, which commemorated the end of an era for this iconic German coin.
The most valuable and popular coins
The most valuable Deutsche Mark (1948-2001) coins and sought after by collectors according to Foronum statistics are the following:
The valuation of these coins list has been achieved through a meticulous algorithm that considers the current market, taking into account aspects such as material, weight, diameter, edge, year of mintage, mint of manufacture and the number of coins produced. Coins with limited mintages and in good condition are usually among the most valuable.
Old coins of Germany
To facilitate their classification, we have decided to organise the coins according to their historical period, you can consult the coins by historical numismatic categories of Germany.
Deutsche Mark 1948-2001 Euro 2002-?Coin Catalog
Alemania | 1 pfennig
Alemania | 5 pfennig
Alemania | 10 pfennig
Alemania | 50 pfennig
Alemania | 1 pfennig
Alemania | 2 pfennig
Alemania | 2 pfennig
Alemania | 5 pfennig
Alemania | 10 pfennig
Alemania | 50 pfennig
Alemania | 50 pfennig
Alemania | 1 mark
Alemania | 2 mark
Alemania | 5 mark
Alemania | 5 Mark (Centennial of the German National Museum in Nuremberg)
Alemania | 2 mark (Max Planck)
Alemania | 5 mark (150th Anniversary of Johann Gottlieb Fichte's Death)
Alemania | 5 mark (250th Anniversary of Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz's Death)
Alemania | 5 mark (Wilhelm and Alexander von Humboldt)
Alemania | 5 mark (150th Anniversary of the Birth of Friedrich Raiffeisen)
Alemania | 5 mark (500th Anniversary of the Death of Johannes Gutenberg)
Alemania | 5 mark (150th Anniversary of the Birth of Max von Pettenkofer)
Alemania | 2 mark (Konrad Adenauer)
Alemania | 5 mark (150th Anniversary of the Birth of Theodor Fontane)
Alemania | 5 mark (375th Anniversary of Gerhard Mercator's Death)
Other resources to find coins and banknotes of Germany
Can't find what you are looking for? Take a look at our coin finder and speed up your searches within the collections of all collectors, or if you prefer you can search directly in the list of coin collectors and access their profile to see their collections.