751) Planet Earth: The World's first "tri-material" Coin - with an outer ring, inner core and an embossable blue polymer ring: An innovative 5 Euro Polymer Coin issued by the Federal Republic of Germany in 2016:
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The World's first "tri-material" coin was issued by Germany in 2016 titled "Planet Earth". This 5 Euro Polymer Coin consisted of three components - outer/external metallic ring, an inner metallic core and an embossable blue polymer ring. This coin was also Germany's first ever 5 Euro coin to be issued by the country.
The Obverse and Reverse of the world's first "Tri-material coin"
The blue ring is partially translucent and is permeable to light. The blue ring has been inserted between the metal components and forms a permanent bond. At the same time, the ring evokes the coin's motif "Planet Earth", in a striking way.
An image of the coin showing the prominent translucent blue ring
The Obverse of the 5 Euro Coin showcases Planet Earth in the centre, which is the theme of this coin.
The Obverse of the 5 Euro Coin showcases Planet Earth in the centre, which is the theme of this coin.
The Earth is portrayed with its continents rendered in stylised groupings of dots. The planet is encircled by a blue ring that is recognisable as the Earth's atmosphere. The ring also represents the connection between the Earth and the Cosmos.
The Reverse of the 5 Euro Coin bears the national image of an Eagle, the words on the coin's periphery "BUNDESREPIBLIK DEUTSCHLAND 5 EURO, 2016", as well as, the mint mark of the mint which issued the coin and the 12 Stars of the European Union, representing the 12 countries which initially joined the European Union (EU).
The coin is legal tender in the Federal Republic of Germany.
The specifications of this coin are:
Date of issue: 14.04.2016; Coin Quality: Brilliant Uncirculated and Proof; Metal Composition: Copper, Nickel, Polymer; Diameter/Size: 27.25 mm; Weight: 9.00 grams; Minted By & Mint Mark: Berlin (A), Munich (D), Stuttgart (F), Karlsruhe (G), Hamburg (J) - Each of the five German mints have struck a version of the Polymer ring with a different shade of blue; Edge Inscription: "BLAUER PLANET EARTH" (meaning "Blue Planet Earth"); Obverse Designer: Stefan Klein; Reverse Designer: Alina Hoyer.
Winner of the prestigious Coin of the Year Award - 2018 (COTY - 2018):
This coin also, won the prestigious "Coin of the Year Award -2018 (COTY-2018) and was also the winner of the "Most Innovative Coin Category".
For more detailed information on the Coin of the Year Award and Coin of the Year and other Category Winners, please visit the following link: Coin of the Year Awards - 2018 (COTY-2018): 1) A 5 Euro Coin from Germany is the winner of Coin of the Year 2018; ii) Other Category winners
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