2012 Germany 2 euro commemorative coin:
Neuschwanstein Castle near Füssen (Bavaria)
Sixth of the Bundesländer series. Mintmark F (Stuttgart).
The coin shows the most famous view of Neuschwanstein Castle.
The design shows the view from the east as visitors see it during their ascent to the castle, with the gatehouse in the foreground and the medieval-style towers and turrets.
The panoramic mountain situated behind the castle are also depicted, as the castle sits on a cliff overlooking the Pöllatschlucht.
The inscription BAYERN appears below the design. The mint mark is to the right, the initials of the artist on the left side. The year mark and name of the issuing country appear between the stars on the outer ring.
The twelve stars of the European Union surround the design on the outer ring of the coin.
Date of Issue: 3 February 2012
Diameter: 25.75 mm.
Thickness: 2.20 mm.
Metal: Outer part: copper-nickel; inner part: three layers: nickel brass, nickel, nickel brass
Weight: 8.5g.
Issuing volume: Total: 30,000,000 (A, D, F, G, J)
Designer: Erich Ott.
- Model: EUR DEU 2012
- Brand/Manufactured by: [Euro coins]
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