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50th Anniversary of the Kniefall von Warschau
2 Euro

50th Anniversary of the Kniefall von Warschau

Germany · 2020

A bimetallic 2 Euro coin featuring the iconic image of Chancellor Willy Brandt kneeling at the Monument to the Warsaw Ghetto Heroes. Inscriptions include '50 JAHRE KNIEFALL VON WARSCHAU', the year 2020, and the German mint mark.

Country
Germany
Year
2020
Denomination
2 Euro
Metal
Bimetallic: Nickel-brass clad nickel center in a copper-nickel ring

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Overview

A bimetallic 2 Euro coin featuring the iconic image of Chancellor Willy Brandt kneeling at the Monument to the Warsaw Ghetto Heroes. Inscriptions include '50 JAHRE KNIEFALL VON WARSCHAU', the year 2020, and the German mint mark.

Historical significance

This commemorative coin honors Chancellor Willy Brandt’s 1970 gesture of humility and repentance towards the victims of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising. This event was a pivotal moment in 'Ostpolitik', aiming to improve relations between West Germany and Eastern Europe after WWII.

Estimated value

$3.00 - $10.00 USD (depending on condition and mint mark)

Care & preservation

To maintain its value, avoid cleaning with chemicals or abrasives. Handle the coin by its edges to prevent oils from skin transferring to the surface. Store in an acid-free holder or capsule.