That would be a good way to promote greater maritime understanding among the German population (and beyond): a coin with maritime coinage! Perhaps for the 175th anniversary of the German Navy next year?
Mexico is leading the way. To mark the bicentenary of the founding of its navy, the state had a new 20-peso coin minted by the Banco de México (Banxico). It is intended as a token of appreciation for the navy's services in winning and stabilising Mexico's independence, protecting and defending Mexican territory and supporting the Mexican population in emergencies and disasters.
The coin
The bimetallic, dodecagonal coin is made of a copper-nickel-zinc/aluminium alloy and has a value of around one euro (fluctuating) in normal circulation. With a diameter of 30 millimetres, it is noticeably larger than the European 2-euro coin (25.75 mm, 8.5 g) and, at 13 grams, also significantly heavier.
The embossing
On the obverse, the coin shows the national coat of arms and the inscription "Estados Unidos Mexicanos"; on the reverse, a sketch of the schooner "Iguala" and the latest OPV of the "Reformador" class (POLA - Patrulla Oceánica de Largo Alcance) and prominently the first secretary and founder of the Mexican navy José Antonio de Medina Miranda. A small anchor is enthroned above it, hidden in a relief.
And with us?
How about a German coin in 2023? Estonia and Portugal have already issued 2-euro coins with ship silhouettes commemorating the discovery of Antarctica and various circumnavigations of the world in past centuries, but there is little else in the way of maritime numismatics in Europe. After all, there is no need to depict people who could always get caught up in something. Just a frigate from the front, a submarine next to it, a Seaking and a Breguet Atlantik above it - and there you have it!
Maritime security in your wallet
It would look good in Lieschen Müller's wallet - there's no easier way to inspire people to think maritime! But I guess we're way ahead of our time again . . . ! Better watch the video.
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