Germany 2 Euro 2018 Helmut Schmidt set of 5 Coins

Germany has issued a special 2 Euro coin in memory of Helmut Schmidt (23.12.1918 - 10.11.2015). Helmut Schmidt was a real Hamburger, he lived almost his entire life in the city of Hamburg. As a young man he fought in the Deutsche Wehrmacht (German Army). After his study as an economist he joined the SPD in the Bundestag, the German parliament. He held various ministerial positions and from 1974 to 1982 was Chancellor of Germany. Since the Second World War Germany has had only eight Federal chancellors so far! He was very interested in music, spoke fluent English and was a chain-smoker until his death. His tenure was characterized by austerity and sobriety with a great co-operation in Europe, especially with France. Furthermore, with his Eastern politics he sought a rapprochement with the East, a policy that was continued by his successor Helmut Kohl (CDU). On the coin Helmut Schmidt is portrayed talking to a discussion partner in his characteristic attitude. In an arc at the top right of the coin is the name Helmut Schmidt while on the right side are the years 1918 and 2015. Below these years the mint letter is shown. On the left of the coin the letter æDÆ the abbreviation of Germany is shown. This letter æDÆ should not be confused with the mint letter. Under the D of Germany is the year 2018. The German coins are struck in five different mints which are represented by a letter. These are A = Berlin, D = Munich, F = Stuttgart, G = Karlsruhe and J = Hamburg. The mint letter can be found at the top right of the coin, at about the 2 o'clock position. At the "6 o'clock" position on all coins is the letter æDÆ, this is the abbreviation of the country name Deutschland (Germany). The special 2 Euro coins are packed by us in printed coin holders. This manner of packaging ensures that you receive a perfect product from us.