1kg Copper 5 DM Silver Eagle 2026 (Privy Mark: 75 Years | Proof)
- The Heiermann: based on the 1951 original
- Mirror shine: relief crisp as engraved
- Ideal gift: for the 75th birthday
- The HeiermannTrue to the first year 1951 with mint mark G
- Mirror shineEvery feather of the eagle stands out clearly against the mirrored field
- Ideal giftIn an elegant case for anyone turning 75 in 2026
- The Heiermann: based on the 1951 original
- Mirror shine: relief crisp as engraved
- Ideal gift: for the 75th birthday
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The red metal.The Heiermann at 1 kg: the 5 DM Silberadler 2026 in copper.
1 kg of 999/1,000 copper, a medal struck in proof quality, 100 mm in diameter. The image shows the federal eagle with its wings spread wide and the year 2026 on its breast.
1 kg copper 5 DM Silberadler 2026, side with the federal eagle, image
1 kg of 999/1,000 copper, a medal struck in proof quality, 100 mm in diameter. The image shows the federal eagle with its wings spread wide and the year 2026 on its breast.
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
An eagle with wide wings
The eagle side shows the federal eagle of the Silberadler with its wings spread wide, and the year 2026 stands in an oval on its breast. 1 KG .999 FEINKUPFER runs along the lower rim, and a beaded circle frames the design.
The other side quotes the value side of the Silberadler of 1951: the large 5, inside DEUTSCHE MARK and the year 1951 between two stars, outside BUNDESREPUBLIK DEUTSCHLAND with the letter G. To the right of the 5 sits a round privy mark with the 75, the years 1951 and 2026 and the inscription 75 JAHRE FÜNF DEUTSCHE MARK.
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.
EagleThe eagle’s head
19511951 and the letter G
Privy markThe privy mark 75 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
75 years of the Heiermann: the 5 DM Silberadler 2026, 1 kg of copper in the hand.
Kilo Classic in Fine Copper: 5 DM Silver Eagle 2026 with Privy Mark “75 Years”
- Minting quality: Highest possible minting quality “Proof” (PP) with mirror-bright surfaces
- Imposing format: A full kilogram of copper (999/1,000) at an impressive 100 mm diameter
- Anniversary mark: Privy Mark “1951–2026 · 75 Years Five Deutsche Mark” directly next to the denomination
- Historical model: A tribute to the very first Silver Eagle year of issue 1951 with mint letter G
- Elegant presentation: Delivered in a case – ready for display, desk or gift table
Some coins are more than just a means of payment. They are memories. The 5 DM Silver Eagle belongs exactly in this category: anyone who grew up in the old Federal Republic held it in their hand, in their piggy bank, in their wallet. To mark the 75th anniversary of its first year of issue, the legendary “Heiermann” returns – as a massive one-kilogram copper strike, in Proof quality and with a specially designed Privy Mark that spans the arc from 1951 to 2026.
A Piece of the Economic Miracle: The History of the Silver Eagle
In 1951, the young Federal Republic of Germany put its new five-mark coin into circulation. The design came from Albert Holl of Schwäbisch Gmünd, and the material was 625 silver. With a diameter of 29 mm and a weight of 11.2 g – of which 7 g was fine silver – the Silver Eagle was an impressive circulation coin. It was struck at the four West German mints of Munich (D), Stuttgart (F), Karlsruhe (G) and Hamburg (J). The coin remained silver until 1974. From 1975 onward, a new type made from a copper-nickel alloy, the so-called Magnimat material, followed, which was better suited for vending machines thanks to its magnetic properties.
In the north, the coin was affectionately called “Heiermann.” Elsewhere, it was simply known as “the fiver.” It always meant the same thing: a symbol of stability and progress during the years of the economic miracle – and to this day one of the best-known classics in German coin history.
The Design in Detail
Value Side with Anniversary Privy
At the center is the large denomination “5,” surrounded by a two-line inscription. The inner line reads “DEUTSCHE MARK” and the year “1951,” flanked by two stars, while the outer line reads “BUNDESREPUBLIK DEUTSCHLAND” along with the mint letter “G,” standing for the State Mint of Karlsruhe. To the right of the five sits the round Privy Mark with the number 75, the years 1951–2026, and the inscription “Fünf Deutsche Mark.” A small detail with a big impact.
Eagle Side with Year of Issue 2026
The reverse shows the striking, stylized federal eagle with widely spread wings – just as it is known from the historical Silver Eagle. On its breast, within an oval cartouche, it bears the year “2026.” At the bottom edge, the inscription “1 KG .999 FINE COPPER” reveals weight and purity. A fine beaded border frames both sides.
Proof Quality in XXL Format
For the Proof minting quality, polished dies and carefully prepared blanks are used. The result is shiny, mirrored surfaces from which the relief rises with crisp sharpness. At 100 mm in diameter, this effect comes across particularly impressively: every feather of the eagle, every serif of the inscription. A tip for collectors: copper reacts with the air and can develop a natural patina over time. It is therefore best to handle the piece only with cotton gloves and store it in its case.
Original and XXL Strike in Comparison
- Original Silver Eagle (1951–1974): 29 mm, 11.2 g, silver 625/1000, legal tender of its time, today valued mainly for its silver content and year of issue
- Kilo copper strike 2026: 100 mm, 1,000 g, copper 999/1,000, collector's medal with no legal tender function, in Proof
- Strength of the XXL edition: more than three times the diameter, impressive feel and design details that are barely visible on the original
- Good to know: anyone specifically seeking precious metal content should choose the original Silver Eagle – the copper edition is a pure collector's piece focused on design and format
Incidentally, the two complement each other perfectly. An original 1951 G Silver Eagle next to its kilogram-heavy copper counterpart – that's a presentation guaranteed to spark conversation.
Copper: Collecting Joy You Can Touch
Copper coins and copper medals offer an enormous variety of designs. Especially in the USA, numerous copper rounds are struck with a wide range of designs, from historical coin images to coats of arms and symbols. The strike from the “Symbolism” series applies this collecting principle to a thoroughly German theme. For beginners, copper is ideal for getting to know the feel and look of coins and bars at a relaxed pace. Later on, silver or gold might follow – gold being humanity's oldest currency, one that has outlasted all others. Most copper buyers, however, are classic collectors who simply enjoy building up their own collection.
One kilogram of copper, 75 years of history, and an eagle generations know: this strike is a statement for everyone who remains connected to the Deutsche Mark to this day.
Who Is the Kilo Silver Eagle Suited For?
- DM nostalgics and collectors of German coin history
- Lovers of large-format medals and copper strikes
- As a gift – for example, for anyone celebrating their own 75th birthday in 2026
- As an eye-catcher for a display case, office or study
Technical Data at a Glance
- Material: Copper, fineness 999/1,000
- Weight: 1,000 g (1 kg)
- Diameter: 100.00 mm
- Year of issue: 2026
- Minting quality: Proof (PP)
- Series: Symbolism
- Type: Collector's medal
- Country of origin: China
- Packaging: Case
The strike is brand new and is delivered in a case, but without a certificate of authenticity. Secure the kilogram-heavy 5 DM Silver Eagle 2026 for yourself – an anniversary piece that you not only see but also feel in your hand.
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