Coin Set of the Imperial Era under Wilhelm II. (1890-1918)

Imperial Era Coin Set from the Reign of Wilhelm II – Six Originals from the German Empire

Those seeking a tangible piece of German history will find it in this coin set from the era of Kaiser Wilhelm II (1890–1918). Six original circulation coins of the German Empire, carefully assembled and presented in a high-quality blister card – no recast, no replica, but genuine currency that once passed from hand to hand. That is precisely what makes these pieces so special: they accompanied the everyday lives of people in Germany during the Imperial era.

What the Set Contains

The coin set brings together the classic small denominations from the Pfennig to the Mark. Four denominations are struck in base metals, while two values are minted in genuine silver:

• 1 Pfennig – Copper

• 2 Pfennig – Copper

• 5 Pfennig – Copper-Nickel

• 10 Pfennig – Copper-Nickel

• ½ Mark – 900 fine silver

• 1 Mark – 900 fine silver

The total weight of the set is approximately 53 g. The years of mintage fall within the reign of Wilhelm II and vary from coin to coin, as does the condition – making each set a small unique piece.

Designs: Denomination and Imperial Eagle

The design follows the uniform Imperial coinage system that applied throughout the entire German Empire. The obverse of the coins bears the denomination, while the reverse displays the Imperial Eagle. From 1890 onwards, the eagle was struck in the larger, more magnificent version (the "Great Eagle"). The 1 Mark coin frames its face value with a delicate oak leaf wreath – a symbol of German coin artistry of this era. The small coins were minted across the Empire at several mints, from Berlin and Prussia to Hamburg, yet apart from the mint mark, they all bore a uniform design.

History You Can Touch

With the founding of the Empire in 1871, a unified currency of "Mark and Pfennig" was established for the first time, ending decades of confusion caused by the Thaler and Gulden systems in Germany. The small coins were the currency of everyday life – workers, merchants, and families used them to pay for their daily purchases. Whoever holds these coins from the era of Kaiser Wilhelm II in their hands can feel the atmosphere of an epoch situated between industrial boom, the Imperial era, and the eve of the First World War.

For Collectors and Investors

This set is primarily a collector's item with historical and numismatic appeal. Original circulation coins of the German Empire are finite – no new ones will ever be minted, which makes historical pieces increasingly sought after over the long term. The two silver coins in particular combine collector's value with the enduring intrinsic value of the precious metal. Gold and silver have always been regarded as reliable tangible assets that have enjoyed trust across generations and proven themselves as preservers of value.

An ideal entry point into the world of historical German coins – compact, representative, and with a genuine silver content.

Whether as a gift, as the foundation of a collection, or as a tangible memento of the German Imperial era: this coin set unites history, craftsmanship, and collector's joy in an attractive presentation. Secure six genuine historical witnesses from the final decades of the German Empire.