Issued in 2003, this 10 Euro (.925 silver) coin commemorates the 2006 FIFA World Cup held in Germany. Struck at all five German mints—A (Berlin), D (Munich), F (Stuttgart), G (Karlsruhe), and J (Hamburg)—each minted 710,000 pieces. The obverse features the stylized German eagle shaped like a football and surrounded by EU stars; the reverse shows a soccer ball centered on the globe above Berlin’s iconic Brandenburg Gate. The edge is inscribed “DIE WELT ZU GAST BEI FREUNDEN A·D·F·G·J”, with the mintmark hidden in the letter E of each word.

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Specifications

• Denomination: €10 (non-circulating commemorative)

• Metal: Sterling Silver (.925), 18 g

• Diameter: 32.5 mm; Medal alignment orientation 

• Edge: Plain with inscription “DIE WELT ZU GAST BEI FREUNDEN A·D·F·G·J” (mint identified through the short stroke in one “E”)

• Mintage: 5 × 710,000 = 3,550,000 total

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Design Highlights

• Obverse: German eagle formed like a football, surrounded by EU stars and the legend

• Reverse: Globe with soccer ball overlaying Brandenburg Gate, with inscription “FIFA FUSSBALL – WELTMEISTERSCHAFT DEUTSCHLAND 2006” 

Why It’s Collectible

• Devoted to the globally significant 2006 FIFA World Cup, featuring unique artwork and theme

• Silver content adds tangible bullion value in addition to numismatic interest

• Mint variety offers appeal to collectors aiming for a full mint-mark set

• Ideal for soccer enthusiasts, coin collectors, and fans of German sporting history