The German government has decided to mint a €20 collector coin marking the “50th anniversary of International Women’s Year” to be issued 6 March 2025.

The coin will be the first in a multi-part series running from 2025 to 2035. The “Influential women” series will comprise 12 coins in total and be dedicated to honouring famous women and their accomplishments.

The coin is made of sterling silver (alloy Ag 925). It weighs 18 g, has a diameter of 32.5 mm and will be made available both in mint condition and with a proof-like finish. The mint condition coins will be brought into circulation at their face value (€20). The issue price of the collector quality coins with a proof-like finish will be higher than their face value and is sold by the Münze Deutschland (Germany’s official sales agency for collector coins).

The coin was designed by Jordi Truxa, an artist based in Neuenhagen bei Berlin.

Occupying the centre of the picture side is the international symbol for the female sex combined with an equals sign. The motif is surrounded on the left by one half of a globe and, on the right, by a woman’s face in profile. An inscription and year act as parentheses, bracketing the image above and below. The complexity of the composition crystallises around the central axis: from the outer left edge, the centre line runs through the globe and gender symbol, taking in the female profile and directing the woman’s gaze. It serves as a striking underscore to the central role of women in the world.

The reverse of the coin features an eagle framed by the words “BUNDESREPUBLIK DEUTSCHLAND”, the value and denomination, the letter “G” for the State Mint of Baden-Württemberg in Karlsruhe, the year 2025 and the twelve stars of Europe. In addition, the words “SILBER 925” are minted on the coin.

The coin’s smooth edge is engraved with the inscription: “GLEICHHEIT – ENTWICKLUNG – FRIEDEN” (EQUALITY – DEVELOPMENT – PEACE)