The mint in Karlsruhe produced very high-quality Proofs and packed them for distribution using the latest technology. Sadly, this was a PVC packaging containing chemical softeners. With the passage of time, these ate into the surfaces of the coins, especially the silver and copper ones.
Here we have a specimen which must have been unpacked soon after issue and treated with tender loving care for all of the 60 years since. There is no other explanation for how this fantastic example survived.
All of our photos are of the actual coin on offer.
Due to irregularities in payment methods, with immediate effect we accept orders from Eastern Europe only if paid by direct Bank Transfer.
We send coins to destinations outside the EU, for example Canada and China with a collector-friendly Customs declaration designed not to attract unnecessary attention.
At the moment, neither Deutsche Post NOR ANY OTHER CARRIER is accepting mailing of goods to the US and Puerto Rico. The only option at moment is to send per FedEx up to 500 grams, VERY EXPENSIVE !