The German government has decided to have a 20-euro collector's coin "Chemnitz - European Capital of Culture 2025" minted and issued in May 2025. The coin honours the awarding of the title of European Capital of Culture to the city of Chemnitz.
The coin is made of sterling silver (Ag 925). It has a weight of 18 g, a diameter of 32.5 mm and is produced in two minting qualities: brilliant uncirculated and proof. The coins in the minting quality of brilliant uncirculated are put into circulation at face value (20 euros). Coins in the collector's quality of mirror-like lustre are issued at a sales price above the face value. The German Mint will provide information on the exact price and the specific ordering modalities in good time before the issue date.
The coin was designed by the artist Hagen Täuscher from Berlin.
The obverse shows twelve typical architectural and historical motifs of the city of Chemnitz. They are placed on the outer edge in twelve segments of a circle - nine of them form the C emblem familiar to the city and its campaigns. The design of each circle segment is linked to a star, thus conveying the city's commitment to Europe. Part of the city's northern borders are highlighted in relief in the centre of the coin. They act as a carrier for the campaign logo "2025", the city name CHEMNITZ and the event "KULTURHAUPTSTADT EUROPAS".
The value side shows an eagle, the words "BUNDESREPUBLIK DEUTSCHLAND", the value numeral and denomination, the mintmark "J" of the Hamburg Mint, the year 2025 and the twelve European stars. The inscription "SILBER 925" is also embossed.
(Text: Bundesministerium für Finanzen)
