Overview

This 1989 West German 5 Pfennig coin features the classic oak seedling design used across West German Pfennig coinage throughout the post-war decades.

Key Features & Details:

• Country: Germany (Federal Republic of Germany)
• Denomination: 5 Pfennig
• Year: 1989
• Material: Brass-Clad Steel
• Condition: Circulated / Pre-owned – A genuinely circulated coin that has seen use. The oak seedling detail, the numeral “5” and the legend “BUNDESREPUBLIK DEUTSCHLAND” all remain clear and legible, with natural surface wear, handling marks and toning consistent with age and circulation.
• Obverse (Front): Central five-leaf oak seedling (Eichenling) symbolising growth and rebirth, encircled by the legend “BUNDESREPUBLIK DEUTSCHLAND” with the issue date “1989” at the base.
• Reverse (Back): Large central numeral “5” flanked by ears of rye grain, with the denomination “PFENNIG” along the lower rim.

Collector Value:

A staple piece for collectors of modern European coinage, Cold War era West German issues and year-set completions.

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Please Note:

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The photographs show the actual coin offered, but please note that the year, mint mark, individual surface marks, toning and strike may vary from the images shown. The coin supplied will be of the same type and in comparable condition to the one pictured.

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