Germany 2009 G Federal state of Saarland

Federal state of Saarland

The Saarland is a state of Germany in the south west of the country. With an area of 2,570 km2 (990 sq mi) and population of 990,509 in 2018, it is the smallest German state in area apart from the city-states of Berlin, Bremen, and Hamburg, and the smallest in population apart from Bremen. Saarbrücken is the state capital and largest city; other cities include Neunkirchen and Saarlouis. 

The coin features the Ludwigskirche, a symbol of Saarbrücken, the capital of the Saarland. It shows the distinctive east facade and bell tower of the church, with the word ‘SAARLAND’ and ‘G’, a mint mark, underneath. It was designed by Friedrich Brenner, whose initials appear to the right of the image. The year of mintage, 2009, the 12 stars of the European Union and the words ‘BUNDESREPUBLIK DEUTSCHLAND’ are depicted on the outer ring.

Five coins of different mints - A, D, F, G, J:

·        2022 A (Berlin mint Staatliche Münze Berlin)

·        2022 D (Munich mint Bavarian State Mint)

·        2022 F (Staatliche mint Staatliche Münzen Baden-Württemberg) *

·        2022 G (Karlsruhe mint Staatliche Münzen Baden-Württemberg) *

·        2022 J (Hamburg mint Hamburgische Münze)

*The mint was founded in 1998 as a result of the merger of the Karlsruhe and Stuttgart Mints. Despite the merger, two previously separate mints had retained their respective mintmarks: "F" – "Stuttgart" and "G" – "Karlsruhe".

Weight - 8.5 g.

Quality - UNC (Uncirculated) G (Karlsruhe mint Staatliche Münzen Baden-Württemberg) coin
Diameter - 25.75 mm.
Composition - Bimetallic - nickel brass clad nickel center in copper-nickel ring
Circulation - 30'000'000 pcs.
Country of origin - Germany
Year of release - 2009