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The Official Blackbook Price Guide to World Coins 2008, Edition #11




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The Official Blackbook Price Guide to World Coins 2008, Edition #11

GERMANY / 365 DATE COIN TYPE/VARIETY/METAL ABP AVERAGE FINE FINE 1991 500 Francs, Olympic—Ski Jumpers, Gold — $185.00 1993 500 Francs, Louvre—Mona Lisa, Gold — 3000.00 *BV—These coins are relatively current so their collector value is minimal. Since these coins were minted and sold primarily for their bullion value, their current value is deter-mined by the current “spot” price of the precious metal indicated. For accurate prices, con-tact your local coin dealer. GERMANY (FED. REP.) The first coins were used in the 3rd century B. C. as gold staters. In the 1st century B. C., small silver coins were produced. A local gold coin, known as a rainbow-cup, came to an end in the mid-1st century B. C. The silver denar was produced in the 800s. The bracteates became popular in the 1100s, as did pfennigs. A larger silver piece was used in the 14th century, along with other gold coinage. In the 1600s, good coinage had to be restored, with medallic taler being produced. The first decimal coins were used in 1871. Today’s currency is the mark. GERMANY (DEM. REP.) The first coins were used in 1949 when the German Democratic Republic was formed. Its coinage was based on 100 pfennig to the mark, some in aluminum and some in brass. The mark was cupro-nickel or silver.

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