5 oz Silver Deutsche Mark - 75 Years of the Heiermann 2026 (Mintage: 250 | Proof)
- True to Original: after Prof. Albert Holl
- Economic Miracle: symbol of an era
- Elegant Case: with certificate
- True to OriginalValue, inscription and beaded rim as on the 1951 original
- Economic MiracleThe original was the only silver circulation coin until 1974
- Elegant CaseStylishly presented and carefully protected
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shareDeutsche Mark · 2026 Edition
The silver five that many simply called the Heiermann.When memory turns to silver.
You are looking at the value side.
From May 1952 it jingled in the pockets of the young Federal Republic: the silver five-mark coin with the eagle, first struck in 1951. 75 years later its image returns as a homage, on five ounces of fine silver.
- Mintage 250 pieces
- Proof
- 155.52 g
It was never just money. It was a promise.
On 20 June 1948, every resident of the three western zones exchanged 40 Reichsmarks for 40 D-Marks, the “Kopfgeld” or per-head quota. The very next day, shop windows were full to bursting. The new currency set off the economic miracle.
In the Bundesbank’s words, the D-Mark enjoyed trust from its first day and kept it to the very end. Over five decades it also became an international symbol of stable money.
12 billion
Some never fully let go of it: according to the Bundesbank, around twelve billion D-Marks have still not been exchanged, more than half of them in coins.
From the Kopfgeld to the farewell
Half a century of the Mark
1948
A new beginning
On 20 June the currency reform takes effect. From the next day, the Deutsche Mark is the only legal tender in the three western zones.
1950
The One with the oak leaves
At the end of 1950 the one-mark coin enters circulation, designed by Josef Bernhart of Munich. Its motif remains unchanged until the farewell of the D-Mark.
1951
The Heiermann
Albert Holl’s silver five-mark coin is struck for the first time and circulates from May 1952. It remains the only circulation coin of the Federal Republic made of silver.
1957
The Bundesbank
On 1 August the Deutsche Bundesbank takes over from the Bank deutscher Länder, which had issued the first D-Marks in 1948.
1990
One Mark for everyone
“If the D-Mark comes, we stay. If it doesn’t, we’ll go to it” was a slogan at the Monday demonstrations. On 1 July 1990 it came to the GDR, even before German reunification.
2001
The farewell
In farewell, the Deutsche Bundesbank issues the One as a gold coin, one million pieces in fine gold. Since 1 January 2002 Germans have paid in euros.
The motif
The Heiermann in large format
The value side recalls the Silberadler, the silver five-mark coin whose design by Albert Holl the federal cabinet chose in 1951. Only this time it measures 65 instead of 29 millimetres.
- The large Five
- BUNDESREPUBLIK DEUTSCHLAND and DEUTSCHE MARK run around the edge, and the year sits between two stars. In the curve of the Five sits a small round mark with the number 75.
- Silver for everyday life
- The Silberadler remained the only circulation coin of the Federal Republic made of silver. Its withdrawal from 1975 ended, in the Bundesbank’s words, “a thousand-year-old tradition of silver coins in Germany”.
- The eagle
- The reverse belongs to the eagle. On 65 millimetres every wing looks large and clear, and the wings carry the face value and Republic of Liberia.
Some things pass.
The memory remains.
The D-Mark is history. Its image in precious metal remains, for you and for those you will one day pass it on to.
250
pieces in the edition
155.52 g fine silver · 999/1.000 · 65 mm · Proof · Case
An own edition by Kettner Edelmetalle, not an issue of the Federal Republic of Germany or the Deutsche Bundesbank. The issuing country is the Republic of Liberia, hence the face value in dollars.
5 oz Silver "75 Years of the Heiermann" 2026 – the Legend of the Deutsche Mark in XXL Format
- Strictly limited: worldwide mintage of just 250 pieces – there will never be more
- Growth opportunities: high value appreciation potential thanks to the strict limitation combined with strong demand for Deutsche Mark designs
- Rarity: an exceptionally rare collector's coin that remains far below the mintages of typical commemorative coins
- Minting quality: highest possible minting quality Proof (PP) with deep mirror finish
- Design: the iconic silver eagle and the mighty numeral "5" of the historic 5-DM coin, complemented by the delicate anniversary emblem "75 Years of the Deutsche Mark"
- Format: an impressive 5 troy ounces of fine silver, 65.00 mm diameter, reeded edge
- Manufacturer: Kettner Edelmetalle
- Country of origin: Liberia (country of origin Germany)
- Presentation: premium case including certificate
Starting in May 1952, the first 5-DM silver eagle rolled into the wallets of the young Federal Republic of Germany. The Heiermann. Hardly any other coin embodies the spirit of the economic miracle era so directly – until 1974 it remained the only silver circulation coin in the everyday life of Germans. Exactly 75 years after its debut, this icon now receives a tribute like never before: as a five-ounce silver collector's piece in flawless Proof quality.
A Design Every Collector Will Instantly Recognize
The value side takes over the classic design of the historic model by Prof. Albert Holl: a large, smoothly polished "5", surrounded by the inscription "BUNDESREPUBLIK DEUTSCHLAND" and "DEUTSCHE MARK" in narrow capital antiqua lettering, below it the year of issue 2026 between two four-pointed stars as well as the mint mark "· D ·". New and exclusive is the delicate anniversary emblem within the curve of the numeral – a small circle with "75 JAHRE DEUTSCHE MARK" (75 Years of the Deutsche Mark). A beaded circle frames the image, just as on the original from 1951.
The reverse belongs to the eagle. Widely spread wings, powerfully stylized plumage, along with the inscriptions "FIFTY DOLLARS" and "Republic of Liberia" – as this piece is issued as an official coin of Liberia. At 65 millimeters in diameter, the silver eagle appears monumental. Details that could only be guessed at on the historic 29-millimeter coin emerge here in full relief.
Proof: Mirror Finish on 155.52 Grams of Fine Silver
Minting in Proof quality requires polished dies, multiple striking passes, and handwork in a clean room. The result: deeply black-appearing mirrored surfaces from which the frosted reliefs seem to truly emerge. The angled view also reveals the cleanly crafted reeded edge.
- Fine weight: 155.52 g (5 oz) – Gross weight: 155.68 g
- Fineness: 999/1,000 fine silver
- Diameter: 65.00 mm
- Year of issue: 2026 – Condition: Proof
- Series: Symbolism – Investment type: collector's coin with certificate
Why 250 Pieces Make All the Difference
Only 250 pieces of this anniversary edition exist worldwide. This very low mintage meets a collecting field that has been closed since the introduction of the euro and therefore consistently attracts enthusiasts. Anyone seeking Deutsche Mark nostalgia, large format, and Proof quality all in one piece simply has few alternatives – and this is precisely where the potential for value appreciation stems from, something no circulation coin stock could ever offer.
The Heiermann was the last silver coin in everyday German life. This new edition brings it back – nearly fourteen times heavier and in the finest minting quality.
Silver: More Than Just a Beautiful Collector's Piece
Silver has accompanied humanity as a coinage metal for thousands of years and remains a recognized store of value. Industrial demand from electronics, solar, and medical technology meets a limited supply. Physical metal has intrinsic value, is durable, always liquid, and can be passed down through generations. After a holding period of at least one year, profits from the sale of private precious metal holdings in Germany are generally tax-free. Anyone additionally considering inflation hedging or crisis protection will find suitable additions in our range.
Who This Piece Is Worth It For
For collectors of German coin history. For all who appreciate valuable large formats. And for anyone who wants a genuine rarity lying in their case, rather than merely admiring it in a catalog. Additional silver coins from our range complement this edition excellently – but with only 250 pieces, speed will ultimately decide.
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