1741) "Die Sendung mit der Maus" (or "The Show with the Mouse"), Federal Republic of Germany: "50th Anniversary Milestone" (1971-2021): €20 Silver and Coloured Coins issued to celebrate 50 years of The Show with the Mouse: Date of Coins Release: 25.02.2021:
The German Ministry of Finance and Munze Deutschland has on 25.02.2021 released new silver €20 commemorative coins which celebrate one of the country’s most enduring and respected children’s television shows, which, in 2021, is celebrating 50 years (1971-2021) on air.
The Banner/Header is titled "Die Sendung mit der Maus" (meaning The Show with the Mouse). At top left is "MUNZE DEUTSCHLAND" (The "Fatherland Mint") and at diagonal positions are placed the partially coloured Reverse and Obverse of the Sterling Silver Coin. At the bottom are seen the "Mouse" and his friends the "Elephant" & the "Duck".
"Die Sendung mit der Maus", quite simply, “The Show with the Mouse,” is a Children’s Series on German television that has frequently been called “the School of the Nation”.
Since its first airing on the 07.03.1971, the show has often been praised for tackling serious subjects in a manner that educated and informed but didn’t scare or upset its young audience.
Serious topics, such as the Chernobyl disaster in the late 1980s or how life was lived in Post-War II Germany were discussed on the 50th Anniversary of the end of the war in 1995.
The basic concept was relatively simple which, for one half hour, animated stories alternated with documentary-style educational segments that included a wide range of real-world topics that were presented in a child-friendly delivery.
The show was hosted by a confident and clever orange and brown mouse, along with his more excitable friends Elefant and Ente the Duck. They open each show and appear throughout in short interstitial animations and are colloquially called “Mausspots.”
Due to the show’s longevity, Die Maus remains very popular amongst young and old alike, owing its continuous existence since 1971 and to a high-quality mix of education and entertainment.
Hosted by moderator Christoph Biemann who is dressed in his familiar green pullover, the theme song was also as familiar to every child in Germany more than any other score of music.
Whenever the song was heard every Sunday morning at 9:25 a.m., parents would often join their children to see what was discussed and usually continue to talk about various subjects afterwards.
Many German parents have credited the television show, the Maus, and his friends with encouraging generations of inquisitive youngsters as well as providing credible and sensible answers to many questions — some complex, others mundane.
Short films about contemporary subjects have also been included which teach young people about ecology and environmental sustainability — a popular topic with both parents and their children.
A familiar topic in today’s world instructs about technology abuse, online bullying, and becoming addicted to smartphones.
Ultimately, the popularity and longevity of the show comes down to the "little maus" who is able to remove his tail in order to jump rope and has endeared himself to a nation for the last half a century.
The Commemorative Coin:
The Sterling Silver Proof Coins with applied colour have been minted by the Staatliche Münze at their facilities in Berlin.
The inscription placed on the left periphery and along the lower edge reads "DIE SENDUNG MIT DER MAUS", along with an additional inscription "50 JAHRE" (meaning "50 Years") placed in an opposite position.
The Obverse of the 20 Euros Sterling partially coloured Silver Coin includes a stylised eagle centred which is the work of graphic artist Andre Witting.
The peripheral inscriptions are - "BUNDESREPUBLIK DEUTSCHLAND" (on the upper periphery). Below the Eagle Emblem is inscribed the Silver composition of the coin - "SILBER 925".
The denomination of the coin "20 EURO" is seen underneath the eagle along with the year of issue "2021". The mintmark "A", which is next to the year, indicates the Berlin Mint.
The specifications of this Coin are:
Country of issue: Federal Republic of Germany (FRG); Date/Year: 25.02.2021; Denomination/Face Value: 20 Euro; Metal Composition: .925 Fineness Sterling Silver (Ag); Weight: 18.0 grams; Diameter/Size: 32.50 mm; Coin Quality: Proof-like; Mint: Berlin ( Mint Mark "A"); Mintage: 120,000 pieces; Embossing Quality: Mirror-gloss; Presentation Box/Case: Yes; Certificate of Authenticity (COA): Yes.
Remarks: i) Designer(s): WDR mediagroup GmbH/Staatliche Münze Berlin (picture page), Andre Witting, Berlin (value page), © mouse: I. Schmitt-Menzel, WDR mediagroup GmbH
ii) The Proof-like pieces are available for their face value at leading commercial banks and post office counters. The Proof-quality collector’s edition is available by visiting the website of Munze Deutschland.
iii) Towards the end of the year, the entire €20 Proof quality collection consisting of five 2021-dated coins, including "Die Sendung mit der Maus", will be available as a set and presented in an official blister-pak type folder.
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