2020 16.65g Germany Silver Germany Silver Grimms Fairy Tales - The Wolf and the Seven Young Kids BU

This beautiful 20 Euro silver coin, issued by Germany in 2020, is the 10th installment in the highly acclaimed "Grimm's Fairy Tales" (Grimms Märchen) commemorative coin series. It brings to life one of the Brothers Grimm's most enduring and suspenseful stories, "The Wolf and the Seven Young Kids" (Der Wolf und die sieben jungen Geißlein). The coin is struck in Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) quality, meaning it retains its original mint luster and has no signs of wear or handling.

Theme and Significance:

The fairy tale of "The Wolf and the Seven Young Kids" tells the cautionary tale of a mother goat leaving her kids alone, warning them about the cunning wolf. The wolf tries to trick the kids into opening the door by disguising his voice and appearance, eventually succeeding and devouring most of them, only for the mother goat to later rescue them. The story highlights themes of obedience, cunning, and cleverness.

Design Elements:

Obverse (Fairy Tale Motif): The obverse of the coin masterfully captures a pivotal scene from the fairy tale. The design by Katrin Radtke depicts the wolf, deceptively disguised, attempting to lure the young kids out of their house. The mischievous yet fearful expressions of the kids peering out from behind a door or window are typically rendered with great detail. The scene conveys the tension and narrative of the story effectively. The name of the fairy tale, "DER WOLF UND DIE SIEBEN JUNGEN GEISSLEIN," is inscribed.

Reverse (German Eagle): The reverse of the coin features a stylized German Eagle, a traditional emblem of the Federal Republic of Germany. Surrounding the eagle are the twelve stars of the European Union, the denomination "20 EURO," the year of issue "2020," the inscription "BUNDESREPUBLIK DEUTSCHLAND" (Federal Republic of Germany), and the specific mint mark (A, D, F, G, or J, depending on which German mint produced the coin). The fineness of the silver ".925 SILBER" is also present.

Specifications:

Country: Federal Republic of Germany

Year of Issue: 2020

Denomination: 20 Euro

Metal: .925 Fine Silver (Sterling Silver)

Weight: 18 grams

Diameter: 32.5 mm

Quality: Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) – indicates coins are in mint condition, fresh from the production process, and intended for collectors.

Mintage: The total mintage for this coin in BU quality was 850,000 pieces across all five German mints (170,000 per mint mark).

Artist: Katrin Radtke (Obverse design)

Packaging:

When purchased from official sources, BU coins are often delivered in plastic capsules or protective sleeves, sometimes accompanied by a certificate or in an official folder for the entire annual series.

This 2020 "The Wolf and the Seven Young Kids" coin is a highly popular entry in the Grimm's Fairy Tales series, appreciated by collectors for its artistic rendition of a classic tale and its association with German cultural heritage.