5 Deutsche Mark Banknote Gold Minted Bar (Mintage: 1,000 | Old Design | Proof)

5 Deutsche Mark Banknote Gold Minted Bar – German monetary history in pure fine gold

• Strictly limited: Limited worldwide to a very low mintage of only 1,000 pieces.
• Growth opportunities: High appreciation potential due to the strict limitation and the lively demand for D-Mark designs.
• True rarity: Sought-after collector's coin with a historic banknote design.
• Design: The "Young Venetian Woman" after Albrecht Dürer on the obverse, oak leaves with acorns on the reverse – the designs from the legendary 5-DM banknote.
• Minting quality: Highest minting quality Proof (PP).
• Investment goal: With gold bars, you effectively protect your wealth from currency devaluation.
• Value preservation: Physical fine gold serves as a proven store of value that secures the substance of your wealth.
• Protection: Especially in times of inflation, recession, and high government debt, you can safeguard yourself with fine gold.
• Manufacturer: Exclusively minted for Kettner Edelmetalle.
• Country of origin: Issued by the Republic of Liberia.

The gold minted bar "5 Deutsche Mark" brings one of the most famous designs of the German post-war era into the purest fine gold. The core feature and true reason for purchase, however, is not the design but the precious metal it contains: 0.16 g of fine gold with a fineness of 999.9/1,000. This fine gold is set in a handy bar format of 15.00 mm x 8.50 mm, whose value is directly linked to the gold price. Anyone who acquires this piece is purchasing full-fledged investment gold in a particularly small, easily divisible denomination.

A piece of D-Mark nostalgia

The design references the legendary 5-DM banknote from the Deutsche Bundesbank's famous "painting series." The obverse shows the "Young Venetian Woman" after a painting by Albrecht Dürer from 1505 – the original painting still hangs today in the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna. The reverse bears an oak branch with acorns, which, according to the Bundesbank, was meant to symbolize "German nature." For millions of people, this five-mark note was an everyday companion for decades; as a delicate minting in solid gold, the familiar image takes on an entirely new, noble appearance.

What defines a minted bar

A minted bar is a rectangular bar that bears a coin die. At first glance, it looks like a classic bar, but the stamped face value gives it the status of a coin. The face value of 25 dollars makes the piece official legal tender in its country of issue, the Republic of Liberia. Unlike a pure gold coin, this minted bar thus combines the clear formal language of a bar with the character of a coin – an appealing combination with historical significance.

Investment gold that protects against inflation

Gold is the world's oldest currency and has been a proven store of value for over 6,000 years. It possesses an inherent, intrinsic value, has historically never had a price of zero, and protects its owner's assets from a loss of purchasing power. As an inflation hedge and reliable crisis protection, physical gold is in demand worldwide – not least because central banks are among the largest gold holders. Another advantage: profits from the sale of private gold are generally tax-free after a holding period of one year.

Small amounts of gold add up over the years to a considerable fortune – step by step, in pure fine gold.

Rarity with potential

With a mintage of only 1,000 pieces worldwide, this minted bar is a genuine rarity. This strict limitation meets a consistently high demand for D-Mark memorabilia and the elaborate minting in Proof (PP) quality – the highest minting quality with mirrored surfaces and finely matted reliefs. This combination of rarity, quality, and a sought-after design underpins the high appreciation potential of this edition.

Key features at a glance

• Material: Gold, fineness 999.9/1,000
• Fine weight: 0.16 g (1/200 oz)
• Dimensions: 15.00 mm x 8.50 mm
• Face value: 25 dollars (Republic of Liberia)
• Condition: Proof (PP), brand new
• Mintage: 1,000 pieces
• Packaging: protected in a coin capsule

Would you like to give real gold as a gift – for a birthday, christening, or wedding? Then this minted bar is ideal: despite the personal occasion and the nostalgic design, you are not giving a mere token of attention, but minted fine gold whose value is tied to the gold price. This way, you combine a personal gesture with the solid foundation of a physical gold investment.