1kg Copper 1 Deutsche Mark 2026 (Privy Mark: 25 Years | Proof)
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- Secure shipping100% insured & anonymous delivery
- Kettner BullionAlready over 300,000 satisfied customers
- Rarity: Only a few specimens left in stock
- Secure shipping: 100% insured & anonymous delivery
- Kettner Bullion: Already over 300,000 satisfied customers
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Copper medal
The red metal.The good old 1 Deutsche Mark, in 2026 as 1 kg of copper.
1 kg of 999/1,000 copper, a medal struck in proof quality, 100 mm in diameter. The image shows the side with the large 1 between two oak twigs, next to it the privy mark 25.
1 kg copper 1 Deutsche Mark 2026, side with the large 1 and the privy mark 25, image
1 kg of 999/1,000 copper, a medal struck in proof quality, 100 mm in diameter. The image shows the side with the large 1 between two oak twigs, next to it the privy mark 25.
The Copper Age
The first tools made of metal
Copper was the first metal from which people made tools and weapons. At first they took native copper, as nature brings it forth in pure form, and hammered it into shape.
A copper pendant from the north of today’s Iraq is dated to about 8700 BC. It is estimated that copper was known as early as 7,000 years before tin; the time up to bronze is therefore also called the Copper Age.
Fire
Above 1,080 °C, copper turns liquid.
After hammering, people learned to melt copper and cast it in moulds. Egyptian sandstone furnaces and crucibles bear witness to this.
More than 5,300 years ago, Ötzi carried an axe with a blade of almost pure copper from southern Tuscany. It had been cast in a mould and, once cooled, compressed by hammering.
The name
The metal from Cyprus
- KýprosGreek: Cyprus
- aes cypriumLatin: metal from Cyprus
- cuprumLate Latin, hence Cu
- kupharOld High German, 9th century
- KupferGerman, since Middle High German
In antiquity Cyprus was a major supplier of the metal, as the Etymological Dictionary of German records.
More than 3,000 years ago, copper bars were already being made on Cyprus. One of them, weighing almost 37 kilograms and bearing an impressed mark, is now in the British Museum.
The colour
A metal with a colour of its own
Copper is one of the very few metals with a colour of its own. Pure copper is salmon red, as the German copper association describes it.
Hardly any metal conducts heat as well. And copper is dense: a cube measuring one centimetre along each edge weighs almost nine grams.
Time
The patina grows with the years
Exposed to the air, copper first takes on a dark brown to almost black layer, which on a roof is largely even after about two to three years. Over many years this usually becomes the green of old copper roofs.
This patina protects the metal beneath it, and it is not verdigris.
Patina makes copper more beautiful with age.
The piece
Oak leaves, an eagle and the privy mark 25
The side with the large 1 quotes the value side of the old 1 DM coin: the 1 between two oak twigs with acorns, below it DEUTSCHE MARK and the year 2001. Next to the 1 sits a round privy mark with the 25, the years 2001 and 2026 and the inscription 25 JAHRE ABSCHIED DEUTSCHE MARK.
On the other side the federal eagle spreads its wings, and the year 2026 stands in an oval on its breast. BUNDESREPUBLIK DEUTSCHLAND runs around it, and below follow the letter J and 1 KG .999 FEINKUPFER.
The medal measures 100 mm and weighs 1,000 g. Struck in proof quality, its relief stands out against a mirror field. Lettering and value quote the old coin: the medal has no face value and is not legal tender.
Oak leavesAn oak twig with an acorn
EagleThe federal eagle with 2026
Privy markThe privy mark 25 years
Fine copper1 KG .999 FEINKUPFER at the rim
The image up close
At a glance
- Year
- 2026
- Metal
- Copper
- Fineness
- 999/1,000
- Weight
- 1,000 g
- Quality
- Proof
1 kg of memories: the 1 Deutsche Mark 2026 in copper.
1 Kilo of Copper, 25 Years Since Farewell: The 1-DM Coin as a Copper Giant in Proof Quality
- Minting quality: The highest possible minting quality "Proof" (PP) with mirrored field and finely worked relief
- Weight: A full kilogram of fine copper, around 180 times as heavy as the original 1-DM circulation coin
- Fineness: Pure copper with a fineness of 999/1,000, indicated on the medal as "1 KG .999 FEINKUPFER"
- Format: An impressive 100 mm diameter, more than four times the size of the original with its 23.5 mm
- Privy Mark: Special symbol "25" with the inscription "2001–2026 · 25 Jahre Abschied Deutsche Mark"
- Presentation: Delivered in an elegant case, perfectly suited for a display cabinet, desk, or as a gift
There are coins you know. And there are coins you grew up with. The 1-DM coin clearly belongs to the second category: for five decades it jingled in wallets, piggy banks, and coffee tills across the Federal Republic. For the 25th anniversary of the farewell to the Deutsche Mark, this familiar design now returns, this time as a massive medal made of one kilogram of fine copper, struck in 2026 in Proof quality. Anyone who holds it for the first time immediately notices that this is no ordinary collector's item.
The Design: Oak Leaves, Federal Eagle, and a Small Anniversary Mark
Value Side with Privy Mark "25 Years"
The obverse references the classic value side of the old 1-DM coin. In the center stands the large, slender numeral "1", framed by two oak branches with acorns. Below, in two lines, follows the inscription "DEUTSCHE MARK" and finally the year 2001. That was the last year in which the D-Mark was the sole currency in circulation in Germany. Next to the numeral sits the actual highlight of this edition: a round Privy Mark bearing the number "25" and the inscription "2001–2026 · 25 Jahre Abschied Deutsche Mark". Many only discover this detail on second glance. After that, it's unforgettable.
Design Side with the Federal Eagle
On the reverse, the Federal Eagle spreads its wings. It is surrounded by the inscription "BUNDESREPUBLIK DEUTSCHLAND" and a fine beaded border. In an oval field on the eagle's chest stands the minting year 2026. Below it appears the letter "J", which on the original circulation coins marked the Hamburg mint. At the bottom edge follows the inscription "1 KG .999 FEINKUPFER". Thanks to the Proof minting quality, the reliefs stand out clearly against the gleaming field. The warm, red-gold tone of the copper gives the Federal Eagle an almost sculptural depth.
A Piece of German Monetary History
The Deutsche Mark came into being with the currency reform of 20 June 1948. The first 1-DM coin of the Federal Republic, designed by Munich sculptor Josef Bernhart, followed in 1950. For over half a century it remained almost unchanged in circulation: copper-nickel (Cu 75 Ni 25), weighing 5.50 g and measuring 23.50 mm. With the introduction of euro cash on 1 January 2002, its era as everyday legal tender came to an end. The euro took over, yet the memory of the old D-Mark remains alive to this day.
As a farewell, the Deutsche Bundesbank issued a gold version in 2001, the famous "Goldmark". It weighs 12 g of fine gold and was issued in a mintage of one million pieces, 200,000 each from the five mints A, D, F, G, and J. The new kilo medal picks up exactly where this chapter left off. However, connoisseurs will appreciate one difference: the Goldmark bears the inscription "Deutsche Bundesbank", while the copper issue instead carries the inscription "Bundesrepublik Deutschland" from the classic circulation coin.
For generations, the D-Mark was more than just money. It stood for stability, and it is precisely this feeling that you literally hold in your hands with a kilogram of copper.
Why Copper Delights Collectors So Much
Copper has a long tradition in numismatics and has been experiencing a genuine renaissance for several years now. Hardly any other coin metal offers such a wide variety of designs. Especially in the USA, numerous copper rounds, meaning copper medals, are struck with the most diverse designs, ranging from historic coin motifs to modern themes. For beginners, copper coins and copper bars are ideal. With them, you get to know the feel and appearance of coins and bars and discover the subtleties of different minting qualities, before perhaps later buying silver or gold.
Most buyers, however, are classic collectors who enjoy building their own collection piece by piece. For them, this 1-DM medal is a true eye-catcher: large, heavy, and emotional, with a design that almost everyone in Germany recognizes. And there's something else that adds to its appeal. Currencies come and go, but the metal remains. The D-Mark is history; its design in solid copper remains a tangible asset for your collection.
In Comparison: Kilo Copper, Circulation Coin, and Goldmark
How does the kilo coin compare to its famous relatives? Here is a brief overview:
- Compared to the original 1-DM circulation coin: The design is the same, but made of pure copper instead of copper-nickel, in an XXL format, and in collector's quality rather than showing traces of circulation.
- Compared to the Goldmark 2001: The value of the Goldmark depends primarily on the gold price. The copper medal, on the other hand, stands out with its overwhelming size, the anniversary Privy Mark, and a significantly more affordable entry point.
- Compared to 1 oz copper rounds: Small rounds are suitable for trading and stacking. The kilo medal, by contrast, is a single piece that immediately catches the eye in any display cabinet.
- To keep in mind: Copper reacts with oxygen and moisture and may darken over time. Anyone wishing to preserve the mirrored shine should only handle the medal with cotton gloves and store it dry in its case. Such accessories are not included in delivery but permanently protect the surface.
Technical Specifications at a Glance
- Material: Copper
- Fineness: 999/1,000
- Gross weight / fine weight: 1,000 g / 1,000 g
- Diameter: 100.00 mm
- Year of issue: 2026
- Minting quality: Proof (PP)
- Condition: Brilliant Uncirculated
- Product type: Medal (collector's item, not legal tender)
- Series: Symbolism
- Country of origin: China
- Packaging: Case
Please note: The medal is delivered without a certificate of authenticity, even if a certificate is shown in the product images. It is shipped as insured value shipping.
One Kilogram of Memory for Your Collection
As the centerpiece of a D-Mark collection, as a gift for anyone who grew up with the D-Mark, or as an impressive standalone piece on the desk: the 1 kg Copper 1 Deutsche Mark 2026 with the "25 Years" Privy Mark combines monetary history, material value, and minting artistry in a single, impressively heavy piece. Order this anniversary issue in copper now at Kettner Edelmetalle.
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