"Wonderland of insects" - Album for collecting Germany 5€ commemorative coins

Materiall: CuNi
Weight: 9g
Diameter: 26,9 mm
Mintage: 100 000

It is the third coin issued as part of the “Wonderful world of insects” series, which will see a total of nine coins with partially coloured motifs issued over the period 2022-24. The series is intended to bring into focus – especially in light of current developments (insect extinction) – a special group of animals that make up a significant part of our natural heritage.

The €5 collectors’ coin “Swallowtail” is made of a cupronickel alloy. It weighs 9.68 g, measures 27.25 mm in diameter and will be available both in mint condition and with a proof-like finish. The mint condition coins will be brought into circulation at their face value (€5). The collector quality coins with a proof-like finish will be higher than their face value and will be issued by the Münze Deutschland (Germany’s official sales agency for collector coins).

The coin was designed by Bastian Prillwitz, an artist based in Berlin (picture side), and Andre Witting, a Berlin-based artist (reverse).

The reverse, which will be used for all coins in the series, features an eagle, the words “BUNDESREPUBLIK DEUTSCHLAND”, the value and denomination, the year 2023, the twelve stars of Europe and the letter “G” for the State Mint of Karlsruhe.

Its smooth edge is engraved with the inscription: “WUNDERWELT INSEKTEN” (WONDERFUL WORLD OF INSECTS).

Crystal-clear coin sheets featuring sliding inserts free from chemical softeners and acids for storing your coins securely. Size of sheets: 193 x 217 mm 

OPTIMA classic coin album for storing all the European 2-euro joint issue coins. Collect your 2-euro commemorative coins in two expandable volumes. The theme “Europe’s 2-euro commemorative coins (without the joint issue coins)” is covered in a separate album (ref. no.: 343 381). Includes coin sheets and illustrated pages and important background information regarding year of issue, the coin motif and the issue occasion. Brought up to date thanks to annually released supplements. Overall size of album: 245 x 270 mm; overall size of slipcase: 250 x 280 x 60 mm. (Background information in German language.)

Contents: 8 OPTIMA coin sheets and 8 illustrated pages. Contains the following themes: 2-euro joint issue coins commemorating “50 years of the Treaty of Rome”, “10th Anniversary of the EMU” and “10th Anniversary of the euro”, "50 Jahre Élysée-Vertrag"and "30 Jahre EU-Flagge", "100 Jahre  taking into account all five of the German mints (A, D, F G, J). Album includes matching slipcase.

OPTIMA sheets with a special film are free of chemical softener and compatible with all OPTIMA ring binder. Crystal-clear sheets with one-side storage and double-sided view. The black OPTIMA-S sheets are for two-sided storage and thus offer double capacity. 

Pre-printed sheets with illustrations and information about the respective year, taking into account all five German mints (excluding the 2-euro Europe joint issue).

With the PRESSO coin case you have the option to collect up to 168 2-euro coins (without capsules) on 4 trays. The case as well as the trays are made of high-quality printed, stable carton. The color printing shows all Euro countries with national flags. The secure and inconspicuous magnet closure provides a smooth hold. Outer format: 295 x 235 x 32 mm.
Room for up to 168 2-euro coins
Case incl. 4 trays
High-quality case made of durable material
Attractive look through impressive design
Safe hold through magnetic closure
Outer format: 300 × 65 × 95 mm