Germany 2009 A D F G J Saarland

Federal state of Saarland

The Saarland  is a state of Germany in the south west of the country. With an area of 2,570 km2 (990 sq mi) and population of 990,509 in 2018, it is the smallest German state in area apart from the city-states of Berlin, Bremen, and Hamburg, and the smallest in population apart from Bremen. Saarbrücken is the state capital and largest city; other cities include Neunkirchen and Saarlouis. 

The coin features the Ludwigskirche, a symbol of Saarbrücken, the capital of the Saarland. It shows the distinctive east facade and bell tower of the church, with the word ‘SAARLAND’ and ‘G’, a mint mark, underneath. It was designed by Friedrich Brenner, whose initials appear to the right of the image. The year of mintage, 2009, the 12 stars of the European Union and the words ‘BUNDESREPUBLIK DEUTSCHLAND’ are depicted on the outer ring.

All euro coins feature a common European side and a unique national side. On all German denominations, the twelve stars of the EU flag, the year of issue, and the country code—the letter "D"—are minted.

Coins from five different mints—A, D, F, G, and J:

·  A (Berlin Mint – "Staatliche Münze Berlin")

·  D (Munich Mint – "Bavarian State Mint")

·  F (Stuttgart Mint – "Staatliche Münzen Baden-Württemberg") *

·  G (Karlsruhe Mint – "Staatliche Münzen Baden-Württemberg") *

·  J (Hamburg Mint – "Hamburgische Münze")

*This minting entity was established in 1998 through the merger of the Karlsruhe and Stuttgart mints. Despite the merger, the two previously separate mints retained their respective mint marks: "F" for Stuttgart and "G" for Karlsruhe.

Weight - 8.5 g.

Quality - UNC (Uncirculated) all 5mints
Diameter - 25.75 mm.
Composition - Bimetallic - nickel brass clad nickel center in copper-nickel ring
Circulation - 30'000'000 pcs.
Country of origin - Germany
Year of release - 2009