5 German pfennig

Standard types and specifications

The coins of 5 pfennig 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

Democratic Republic

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1948–19501952–19531968–1990
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Germany GDR — 5 pfennig — Ear of grain and cogwheel — 1948 — obverseGermany GDR — 5 pfennig — Hammer and compass within ears of grain — 1953 — obverseGermany GDR — 5 pfennig — GDR coat of arms — 1968 — obverse
Germany GDR — 5 pfennig — Ear of grain and cogwheel — 1948 — reverseGermany GDR — 5 pfennig — Hammer and compass within ears of grain — 1953 — reverseGermany GDR — 5 pfennig — GDR coat of arms — 1968 — reverse

Sources: Bundesbank: Deutsche Mark coins · Bundesbank: GDR coins · Numista: federal types · Numista: eastern types.