German euro coins

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Image:Euro symbol black.svg Types of euro coins
Eurozone (and microstates which mint their own coins)
Austria \| Belgium
Finland \| France
Germany \| Greece
Ireland \| Italy
Luxembourg \| Monaco
Netherlands \| Portugal
San Marino \| Spain
Vatican
New Member States
Cyprus \| Czech Republic
Estonia \| Hungary
Latvia \| Lithuania
Malta \| Poland
Slovakia \| Slovenia
Acceding countries
Bulgaria \| Romania
Other
Andorra \| Sweden
Denominations
€0.01 \| €0.02 \| €0.05
€0.10 \| €0.20 \| €0.50
€1 \| €2
€2 commemorative coins
Note: Denmark and the UK currently opt to maintain their national currencies, the krone and the pound. Sweden has not made any effort towards its obligation to join after the failed referendum in 2003.

German euro coins have three separate designs for the three series of coins. The 1, 2 and 5 cent coins were designed by Rolf Lederbogen, the design for the 10, 20 and 50 cent coins is by the hand of Reinhard Heinsdorff and the 1 and 2 euro coins were done by Heinz Hoyer and Sneschana Russewa-Hoyer. Featured in all designs are the 12 stars of the EU and the year of imprint.

In addition to the year, the German coins also feature a small letter indicating the particular mint that minted the coin. The possible letters are A, D, F, G and J.

For images of the common side and a detailed description of the coins, see Euro coins.

**Depiction of German euro coinage | Obverse side**
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German oak twig which also featured on the former pfennig.
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The Brandenburg Gate as a symbol of division and unity.
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		The edge lettering features the words "EINIGKEIT UND RECHT UND FREIHEIT" (Unity and Justice and Freedom), Germany's national motto and the beginning of Germany's national anthem.
Interpretation of the German eagle, symbol of German sovereignty.