Planet Earth Coin Appraisal

2016 Germany 5 Euro 'Planet Earth' Coin - MS 68 HGC Graded

This is a 2016 German 5 Euro commemorative coin titled 'Planet Earth' (Planet Erde), notable for being the first coin to feature a translucent polymer ring. The coin is composed of a copper-nickel core and outer ring, separated by a distinct blue polymer ring that allows light to pass through. The reverse side (shown) depicts the continents of Earth stylized with a dot-matrix pattern, surrounded by the polymer ring and an outer ring representing the universe with various celestial bodies and stars. The coin is professionally preserved in a clear acrylic slab from Heritage Grading Coins (HGC) with a Mint State 68 (MS 68) grade, indicating high-level preservation with only microscopic imperfections. The grading label includes the denomination '5 Евро 2016 Германия', a QR code, and serial number 26020005. The surfaces exhibit original mint luster and sharp strike details on the continental maps and orbiting satellites. There are no visible signs of wear, toning, or circulation, maintaining the brilliant uncirculated quality required for its professional grade.