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Coins....... They pass through the hands of the world every day. And the
governments of the Nations that produce these coins try to capture themselves in
the symbols on their face. The Nazi German Government, just like every other
civilization in history, used it's coins to promote the symbols that defined it as a
nation. Hitler's dream was a German Reich to last 1000 years. It's 1945 destruction
meant the end after just 12 years. The consequences however, of those
calamitous 12 years, are still felt to this day. The symbol of Nazi Germany.....the
Swastika....has come to symbolise much more than a neophyte 1933 political
movement. The Nazi movement and its symbol grew to a level of power and evil far
greater than its innocuous beginnings would ever have suggested. Such was the
extent of this evil that the Swastika....the clearly identified symbol of the Nazis and
all they stood for.....remains a banned symbol to this day in Germany. And yet, it
was a symbol impressed upon every German citizen irrespective of personal belief.
And with its emblazoned image on every coin, all Germans irrespective of personal
belief, were touched by it daily.
Coins....... They touch everyone in a society as do the symbols on them. Ironically,
it is the Nazi symbol of the Swastika and not Hitler that is featured on the coins of
the Third Reich that survive to this day. Adolf Hitler did not feature on any official
Third Reich coins. Instead, it was the Reichspresident Von Hindenburg who was
commemorated on Nazi Germany's coins both before his death and after. One
might well question however why the 1935-1936 Nazi 5 Mark silver coin featuring
the bust of Hindenburg, did not incorporate two small swastikas on either side of
the Reichsadler. After all, the earlier 1934-1935 Nazi 5 Mark silver coin featuring the
Potsdam Church (Postdam Kirche) incorporated the use of the swastika. "Why not
the coins featuring Hindenburg" one might well ask? Then again, after
Hindenburg's death, the Nazis did indeed meld Hindenburg's image with that of the
Swastika. Was there a political reason for altering the earlier design of the 5 Mark
coin featuring Hindenburg so as to deliberately not have him associated with the
swastika? It is said that Hindenburg, a famous first World War General and post
war President, held both Hitler and the Nazi party in low esteem. It is with
paradoxes such as these that lie the allure of coins. Coins are but a reflection of
the nation that mints them, ever evolving and changing as the nation changes.
The comparison of pre-war (1939 and before) and war-era (1939 and after) Nazi
coins shows a stark contrast again reflective of the society's changes.
Food for thought.........
governments of the Nations that produce these coins try to capture themselves in
the symbols on their face. The Nazi German Government, just like every other
civilization in history, used it's coins to promote the symbols that defined it as a
nation. Hitler's dream was a German Reich to last 1000 years. It's 1945 destruction
meant the end after just 12 years. The consequences however, of those
calamitous 12 years, are still felt to this day. The symbol of Nazi Germany.....the
Swastika....has come to symbolise much more than a neophyte 1933 political
movement. The Nazi movement and its symbol grew to a level of power and evil far
greater than its innocuous beginnings would ever have suggested. Such was the
extent of this evil that the Swastika....the clearly identified symbol of the Nazis and
all they stood for.....remains a banned symbol to this day in Germany. And yet, it
was a symbol impressed upon every German citizen irrespective of personal belief.
And with its emblazoned image on every coin, all Germans irrespective of personal
belief, were touched by it daily.
Coins....... They touch everyone in a society as do the symbols on them. Ironically,
it is the Nazi symbol of the Swastika and not Hitler that is featured on the coins of
the Third Reich that survive to this day. Adolf Hitler did not feature on any official
Third Reich coins. Instead, it was the Reichspresident Von Hindenburg who was
commemorated on Nazi Germany's coins both before his death and after. One
might well question however why the 1935-1936 Nazi 5 Mark silver coin featuring
the bust of Hindenburg, did not incorporate two small swastikas on either side of
the Reichsadler. After all, the earlier 1934-1935 Nazi 5 Mark silver coin featuring the
Potsdam Church (Postdam Kirche) incorporated the use of the swastika. "Why not
the coins featuring Hindenburg" one might well ask? Then again, after
Hindenburg's death, the Nazis did indeed meld Hindenburg's image with that of the
Swastika. Was there a political reason for altering the earlier design of the 5 Mark
coin featuring Hindenburg so as to deliberately not have him associated with the
swastika? It is said that Hindenburg, a famous first World War General and post
war President, held both Hitler and the Nazi party in low esteem. It is with
paradoxes such as these that lie the allure of coins. Coins are but a reflection of
the nation that mints them, ever evolving and changing as the nation changes.
The comparison of pre-war (1939 and before) and war-era (1939 and after) Nazi
coins shows a stark contrast again reflective of the society's changes.
Food for thought.........
"5 Mark die Woche musst Du sparen- willst Du im eignen Wagen fahren!" "5 Mark per week must you save- then you will travel in an automobile!" |
This early Nazi propoganda poster contains two symbols of the time.....the Reichsadler and the
Volkswagen. The government savings plan of 5 Reichmarks per week is symbolised by the silver 5
Reichsmark coin behind a volkswagen. Who could have ever imagined in those days that of all the
Third Reichs legacies, the humble "Beetle" would endure to be the cultural icon it is today? And
what of the silver 5 Reichsmark coin of that time? The Reichsadler is still an enduring symbol for
Germany. But not the swastika which Hitler added to it!
Volkswagen. The government savings plan of 5 Reichmarks per week is symbolised by the silver 5
Reichsmark coin behind a volkswagen. Who could have ever imagined in those days that of all the
Third Reichs legacies, the humble "Beetle" would endure to be the cultural icon it is today? And
what of the silver 5 Reichsmark coin of that time? The Reichsadler is still an enduring symbol for
Germany. But not the swastika which Hitler added to it!
| "Der Marschall und der Gerfriete" The [field] Marshall and the Corporal" |
| "..... Kämpfen mit uns for frieden and gleichberechtigung" " .... Fight with us for Freedom and Equality".. |
This early Nazi propoganda poster tries to meld Hitler with Hindenburg. It is highly unlikely that the
two men ever had more than cursory words for each other let alone posing together for a picture of
this nature. But such is propoganda! In this poster, Hitler is attempting to ride on the popularity of
the famous World War One General and post war President Hindenburg in an attempt to bolster his
own image. In World War One, Hindenburg was a Field Marshall while Hitler was a corporal. The
personification of Hitler as a "humble" corporal wasn't to last for much longer........ Ironicly it was
Hindenburgs ill health and eventual death which transformed Hitler into ultimate power. Hitler
combined his own position of Chancellor with that of the deceased Hindenburg's position of
Reichspresident to become a dictator.
two men ever had more than cursory words for each other let alone posing together for a picture of
this nature. But such is propoganda! In this poster, Hitler is attempting to ride on the popularity of
the famous World War One General and post war President Hindenburg in an attempt to bolster his
own image. In World War One, Hindenburg was a Field Marshall while Hitler was a corporal. The
personification of Hitler as a "humble" corporal wasn't to last for much longer........ Ironicly it was
Hindenburgs ill health and eventual death which transformed Hitler into ultimate power. Hitler
combined his own position of Chancellor with that of the deceased Hindenburg's position of
Reichspresident to become a dictator.
We are an Australian-American husband & wife team with direct German contacts who
deal in Coins of the Third Reich. Years of experience have allowed us to get these coins
at bargain basement prices. We can in turn pass on these savings to you for a genuine
"win/win" deal..
We stock most Nazi coins minted throughout the 12 year period of the Third Reich (1933
to 1945). Generally we stock and sell coins by design type (and not mint mark) but email
us if you have any specific mint marks that are eluding you. We're sure to be able to offer
help! We also have a range of beautifully presented 24k Gold plated coins!!! While coins
are our specialty, we do have a small range of other items of the period including limited
edition Robert Taylor prints, stamps, medals and magazines.
Whether you're a military enthusiast after a piece of memorabilia, a coin collector after a
missing hard to source piece, or your in business and need bulk purchases at low
prices...... Our prices are tailored to meet your needs. And we will pack and post for
shipping to any international destination.
We offer you coins at low but realistic prices. Our small size, few staff (just me!!) and low
overheads allows us to offer our coins at competitive prices. We also source all our
stock from specific sources in Germany so you can be assured that all items are
genuine. Our size also allows us to attend to your personal needs. Any email will be
personally attended to (and not by an automatic email responding service). We offer
service which is attentive, fast, hassle free and friendly.
For more detailed information on our site (like how to order, how to pay etc), just click on
our "services" link (above right corner of this page). If you have any questions at all,
please don't hesitate to contact us by email at luke@luckylukeonline.com
deal in Coins of the Third Reich. Years of experience have allowed us to get these coins
at bargain basement prices. We can in turn pass on these savings to you for a genuine
"win/win" deal..
We stock most Nazi coins minted throughout the 12 year period of the Third Reich (1933
to 1945). Generally we stock and sell coins by design type (and not mint mark) but email
us if you have any specific mint marks that are eluding you. We're sure to be able to offer
help! We also have a range of beautifully presented 24k Gold plated coins!!! While coins
are our specialty, we do have a small range of other items of the period including limited
edition Robert Taylor prints, stamps, medals and magazines.
Whether you're a military enthusiast after a piece of memorabilia, a coin collector after a
missing hard to source piece, or your in business and need bulk purchases at low
prices...... Our prices are tailored to meet your needs. And we will pack and post for
shipping to any international destination.
We offer you coins at low but realistic prices. Our small size, few staff (just me!!) and low
overheads allows us to offer our coins at competitive prices. We also source all our
stock from specific sources in Germany so you can be assured that all items are
genuine. Our size also allows us to attend to your personal needs. Any email will be
personally attended to (and not by an automatic email responding service). We offer
service which is attentive, fast, hassle free and friendly.
For more detailed information on our site (like how to order, how to pay etc), just click on
our "services" link (above right corner of this page). If you have any questions at all,
please don't hesitate to contact us by email at luke@luckylukeonline.com
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