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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;sonlarson, post: 2343003, member: 15488&quot;]In 2002 Germany became one of the original countries to convert to the Euro. 2001 was the last year for minting coinage with designs that started in 1949. This makes it one of the more desirable years to collect. I was shocked to see that I was the only bidder. As a result I won the set for $12.99. Krause values it over $100. </p><p>One of the interesting things about Germany is that they produced mint and proof sets at all 5 of their mints. One would have to purchase all 5 sets to have a complete collection.</p><p>The one I purchased is from the Berlin (A) Mint.</p><p><br /></p><p>A question: I noticed that starting in 1996 that a lot of the coinage is listed as &quot;in sets only&quot; for both circulating and proof coins. What did they use for circulation? Did Germany produce so much coinage in the earlier years that they kept it in circulation? I see this for 2003 and 2006 also. I&#039;m sure Christian, [USER=39]@chrisild[/USER] , will be able to answer this.</p><p><br /></p><p>This is a beautiful set. All the marks are on the plastic.</p><p>I placed the 2 Marks with Erhard and Brandt together for a reason. Can anyone guess why? Strauss is looking at the other two.</p><p><br /></p><p>2001-A Germany proof Set&nbsp; Mintage 78,000</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]476265[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]476266[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]476267[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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