What is value of a 1951 5 Deutsche Mark?

Answer 1

There are three potential answers to your question:

Foreign Exchange Value - The Deutsche Mark is no longer used, having been replaced by the Euro at a rate of 1 Euro = DM1.95583. The coins are exchangable, however, and so are worth Euro2.56, or (as of March 17, 2011) US$3.54.

Silver Value - The German 5 DM coins weigh 11.2 grams and are 62.5% silver, giving them an ASW (Actual Silver Weight) of 0.225 troy ounces. With silver at US$34.30 per troy ounce *(as of March 17, 2011), that gives it a "melt value" of US$7.72.

Numismatic Value (Value to a Coin Collector) - This depends on the year, mintmark and condition of the coin, as well as whether it was a standard issue or a commemorative. While most are probably only worth in the range of melt to US$20 or so, there are a few that are worth markedly more (for example, the 1958J standard issue is valued at US$4,250 in Uncirculated condition and US$7,000 in Proof, according to the Standard Catalog of World Coins, and the 1955F commemorating the 150th Anniversary of the death of Freidrich von Schiller is valued at US$800 in Brilliant Uncirculated condition US$1,950 in Proof)

Answer 2

Please post new questions with the items dates and whether they're coins or bills. If they're coins, look for a small letter A, B, C, etc. worked into the design. That's the mint mark and can affect its value.

Answer 3

Depends on the grade, but it is in about the range of $13 - $18 USD.