5 oz Silver Deutsche Mark - 75 Years Heiermann 2026 Proof (Mintage: 250 | incl. 500,000 DM Special Briquette | Proof)
- Iconic design: designed by Albert Holl
- Real D-Mark: pressed into a block
- Elegant packaging: case with certificate
- Iconic designEagle and value true to the 1951 original
- Real D-MarkGreat conversation piece made from shredded 500 notes
- Elegant packagingDelivered in a premium case with certificate
- 1 x5 oz Silver Deutsche Mark - 75 Years of the Heiermann 2026 (Mintage: 250 | Proof)
- 1 x1/2 Million DM in 500 Bills (Shredded)
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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.
- 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.
155.52 g fine silver · 65 mm
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 – Cult Coin in XXL Format Plus Half a Million D-Mark
- Strictly limited: worldwide mintage of just 250 pieces – after which this minting window closes forever
- Growth opportunities: high value appreciation potential due to the strict limitation combined with persistently strong demand for D-Mark motifs
- Rarity: an exceptionally rare collector's coin whose mintage lies far below that of typical commemorative issues
- Investment goal: a collector's piece that combines massive precious metal substance and numismatic rarity in a single item
- Minting quality: the highest possible minting quality Proof (PP) with deep mirror finish
- Design: the iconic silver eagle and the bold value numeral "5" of the historic 5-DM piece, complemented by the fine anniversary emblem "75 Years of the Deutsche Mark"
- Format: 5 troy ounces fine silver, 155.52 g, 65.00 mm diameter, reeded edge
- Manufacturer: Kettner Edelmetalle
- Country of origin: Liberia (country of origin of the design: Germany)
- Gift included in the bundle: a pressed block containing 1/2 million DM in shredded 500 bills
Starting in May 1952, the first 5-DM silver eagle rolled into the wallets of the young Federal Republic. The Heiermann. Until 1974, it remained the only silver circulation coin in everyday German life – and to this day, virtually everyone here recognizes it instantly. Exactly 75 years after its debut, this icon receives a tribute like never before: five ounces of solid silver, polished to a mirror shine, in a case with certificate. And to top it off, we include a piece of monetary history that could hardly be more curious.
A Design Every Collector Recognizes Instantly
The value side follows the classic design by Prof. Albert Holl, whose design was awarded the commission in 1951: a large, smoothly polished "5", surrounded by "BUNDESREPUBLIK DEUTSCHLAND" and "DEUTSCHE MARK" in narrow capital letters, below which the year of issue 2026 appears between two four-pointed stars, along with the mint mark "· D ·" for Munich. New and exclusive is the delicate anniversary emblem within the curve of the numeral: a small circle bearing the inscription "75 Years of the Deutsche Mark". A pearl border frames the image – just as it was on the original coin.
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, the silver eagle appears monumental. Details that could only be hinted at on the historic 29-millimeter piece emerge here in striking relief.
Proof Quality: Mirror Shine on 155.52 Grams of Fine Silver
A Proof minting requires polished dies, multiple striking passes, and a great deal of manual work under controlled conditions. The result: deep black-appearing mirror surfaces from which the frosted reliefs seem to rise dramatically. Turning the coin at an angle into the light 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, reeded edge
- Year of issue: 2026 – Condition: Proof
- Face value: 50 dollars, Republic of Liberia
- Presentation: premium case including certificate
The Gift: Half a Million D-Mark in Shreds
Included in the bundle is a pressed block containing 1/2 million DM in 500 bills – shredded. Following the changeover to the euro, the decommissioned currency was destroyed on behalf of the Deutsche Bundesbank, with each banknote cut into several hundred pieces. What remained was a colorful paper block that once represented 500,000 D-Mark. A wonderful conversation piece for any display case – and a quiet commentary on how transient printed money can be, while precious metal endures.
Why 250 Pieces Make All the Difference
Only 250 pieces of this new anniversary edition exist worldwide. This extremely low mintage meets a collecting field that has been closed since the introduction of the euro and precisely for that reason continues to attract enthusiasts: no new D-Mark circulation coins are being added, but new collectors certainly are. Anyone seeking D-Mark nostalgia, oversized format, and proof quality all in a single piece simply has few alternatives.
The Heiermann was the last silver coin in everyday German life. This new edition brings it back – roughly fifteen times heavier and in the finest minting quality.
Substance That Endures
Silver has accompanied humanity as a coinage metal for millennia, and physical metal possesses an intrinsic value that requires no signature and no counterparty. Silver is durable, recognized worldwide, and can be passed down through generations – value preservation you can hold in your hand. Anyone wishing to diversify their holdings further is welcome to add small denominations in gold and silver: compact, divisible, safe to store, and inconspicuous to carry in your wallet while traveling. Suitable packages for crisis protection as well as suggestions for inflation protection can also be found in our range.
Who This Set Is Made For
For collectors of German coin history who like to secure their pieces early. For everyone who loves large formats and flawless surfaces. And for anyone who wants a genuine rarity resting in a case, rather than merely admiring it in a catalog – especially when half a million shredded D-Mark lies right beside it. Additional silver coins from our range complement this edition perfectly. But with only 250 pieces, ultimately it simply comes down to speed.
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