2362) "Freedom", Federal Republic of Germany: "Pillars of Democracy Coin Series": A 100 Euro Gold Coin issued by five Mints in Germany - Berlin, Munich, Stuttgart, Karlsruhe and Hamburg: Date/Year of Coin issue: 04.04.2022:
Coin Series Theme: "Pillars of Democracy "; Coin Theme: "Recht" (Law):
The German Federal Republic’s Ministry of Finance, along with Munze Deutschland, have unveiled the final design which is part of a €100 gold three-coin programme highlighting the "pillars of democracy".
These central concepts of German democracy have shaped the elementary/basic values of the Federal Republic of Germany.
They are enshrined in the Basic Law and are sung as part of the national anthem: Unity, Justice, and freedom.
"EINIGKEIT UND RECHT UND FREIHEIT" — these words translate to “UNITY AND JUSTICE AND FREEDOM” and are also the first words of the German national anthem.
This is the third and final Gold Coin in the “Pillars of Democracy Coin Series", which began in 10/2020 and features the Right to Freedom as its subject, and features the "Brandenburg Gate", which is the defining symbol/element of this basic right for Germans.
The central idea of all three coins is a particular building which represents the depicted theme and is supplemented by related scenes and figures.
While Frankfurt’s Paulskirche stands for “unity” and the Federal Constitutional Court in Karlsruhe stands for “law,” the Brandenburg Gate symbolises “freedom.”
The Brandenburg Gate:
The Header/Banner shows the Reverse and Obverse of the One Hundred Euros Gold Coin placed against the background image of the Brandenburg Gate.
Once the symbol of division between East and West Germany for nearly 50 years after the Second World War, this landmark emerged as the symbol of the quest for unity.
The Brandenburg Gate has in the decades since German unification become the symbol of freedom throughout the world.
Built in the Classicist style at the end of the 18th century, the former city gate is now Berlin’s best-known landmark and during the division of Germany has reflected the eventful German history like no other structure.
When the Berlin Wall was built in August 1961, the Brandenburg Gate stood in a restricted area and could not be passed through from either the west or the east.
It thus became the focal point of the era known as the Cold War, and a focal point for the hope that this state division might one day be overcome.
Triggered by the peaceful revolution in the German Democratic Republic, commonly referred to as East Germany, this wish became reality when the wall came down in 1989.
The Coin:
Below the primary design is the word "FREIHEIT" (meaning “FREEDOM”).
The Obverse of the 100 Euro Gold Coin depicts a stylised version of an eagle, the national symbol of the Federal Republic of Germany.
The issuing country name "BUNDESREPUBLIK DEUTSCHLAND" is placed over the primary motif.
The denomination of "100 EURO" is off-centred towards the left and placed below the eagle.
The year of Coin release, "2022", is centred and seen below the denomination.
The eagle is flanked on each side with six stars, 12 in total, and representative of the European Union.
The specifications of this Coin are:
Country of issue: Federal Republic of Germany; Year: 2021; Coin Series Theme: "Pillars of Democracy"; Coin Theme: "Law"; Denomination/Face Value: 100 Euro; Metal Composition: .9999 Fineness Gold (Au); Weight: 15.55 grams; Diameter/Size: 28.00 mm; Coin Quality: Brilliant Uncirculated (BU); Thickness: 1.65 mm; Shape: Round; Edge: Reeded; Mint(s): Munze Deutchland - Berlin (A), Munich (D), Stuttgart (F), Karlsruhe (G), Hamburg (J); Mintage: 175,000 pieces; Presentation Box/Case: Yes; Certificate of Authenticity (COA): Yes; Designers: Bastian Prillwitz, Berlin (Reverse), Andre Witting, Berlin (Obverse).
Remarks: The 100-Euro Coins are encapsulated and presented in a black custom case embossed with the National Crest and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (COA).
Posts on Grimm's Fairy Tales on this Blog:
Links to posts on Austria and Germany on this Blog:
Related Links on this Blog:
For some other interesting posts from United Nations Organisation, please visit the following links:
4) World Bee Day: A set of three Stamps issued by the United Nations Postal Administration (UNPA)on behalf of three offices - New York, Geneva and Vienna to bring focussed attention on Bees: Stamps issue date: 20.05.2019
14) Ancient Postal Routes, Vatican City State: EUROPA 2020 Theme: Two stamps of 1.10 Euro and 1.15 Euro issued by the Ufficio filatelico e Numismatico -Governatorato, Vaticano featuring Ancient Postal Routes emanating from the Vatican City State during the 6th & 11th Centuries AD
No comments:
Post a Comment