2017-01-11 Wed

The designs for Germany’s second ringed polymer €5 coin celebrating the tropics were revealed. The 2017 coin features a red polymer ring between the metallic outer ring and the core. The reverse features a parrot’s view over the huge trees of the tropical zone apart from a German legend at the rim. The common obverse features the German eagle, the country name in German, face value, year of issue, the 12 stars of Europe and the Mint mark. The edge inscription in German translates to “Climates of Earth.”

The 9 grams Brilliant Uncirculated coin will be available at face value in Germany, and Proof versions will be sold for a premium price which will be released just before the release.