Germany 10 Deutsche Mark Commemorative Coin - 1972 Munich Olympics Silver .625

Condition: New

Issued by the West German Federal Republic in 1972, this 10 Deutsche Mark coin commemorates the 20th Olympic Summer Games held in Munich. Featuring Munich’s Olympic Stadium, emblem, or athlete designs opposite the German eagle, this non-circulating silver (.625 fine) 32.5 mm coin carries historical and collector significance. Minted across four German mints—Munich (D), Stuttgart (F), Karlsruhe (G), and Hamburg (J)—it celebrates a defining sports event of post-war Germany.
Specifications:
Issuing Authority: Federal Republic of Germany (West Germany)
Denomination: 10 Deutsche Mark (Non-circulating commemorative)
Year: 1972
Composition: Silver .625 (62.5% Ag, copper alloy)
Weight: Approx. 15.5 g
Diameter: 32.5 mm
Thickness: Approx. 2.25 mm
Edge: Plain with CITIUS ALTIUS FORTIUS inscription ("Faster Higher Stronger")
Orientation: Medal alignment (upright top)
Design Details:
Obverse: German eagle above “10 DEUTSCHE MARK” and mintmark (D/F/G/J), encircled by “BUNDESREPUBLIK DEUTSCHLAND”
Reverse: Varies by series mint:
Stadium aerial view (Series 4)
Olympic spiral/red flame or athletes by Siegmund Schütz (Series 2/3/6)
Legend often reads “SPIELE DER XX. OLYMPIADE 1972 IN MÜNCHEN”
Mintage & Rarity:
Circulated editions: 2.4–4.9 million per mint across design variants
Proof versions: 125,000 struck per mint mark, more collectible
Collector Appeal:
One of six distinct design variations, each minted at four locations—ideal for set-building
Struck for the iconic Munich ’72 Olympic Games, noted for both celebration and tragedy—high historical interest
Silver content plus commemorative value makes it appealing to both investors and collectors