2 German marks
Standard types and specifications
The coins of 2 marks are arranged by period and the first year of each type. Differences in metal and design are retained even when the denomination is unchanged.
Federal Republic
| 2 marks Ears of grain and grape bunches | 2 marks Max Planck | 2 marks Konrad Adenauer | 2 marks Theodor Heuss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper-nickel | Copper-nickel | Copper-nickel-clad nickel | Copper-nickel-clad nickel |
| 1951 | 1957–1971 | 1969–1987 | 1970–1987 |
| Federal Republic | Federal Republic | Federal Republic | Federal Republic |
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| 2 marks Kurt Schumacher | 2 marks Ludwig Erhard | 2 marks Franz Josef Strauß | 2 marks Willy Brandt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper-nickel-clad nickel | Copper-nickel-clad nickel | Copper-nickel-clad nickel | Copper-nickel-clad nickel |
| 1979–1993 | 1988–2001 | 1990–2001 | 1994–2001 |
| Federal Republic | Federal Republic | Federal Republic | Federal Republic |
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Democratic Republic
| 2 marks | 2 marks |
|---|---|
| Aluminium | Aluminium |
| 1957 | 1972–1990 |
| Democratic Republic | Democratic Republic |
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Sources: Bundesbank: Deutsche Mark coins · Bundesbank: GDR coins · Numista: federal types · Numista: eastern types.



















