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German euro coins

Do you know what coins are? They are small, flat, and round pieces of metal that we use to buy things. In some countries, like Germany, they use a special kind of coin called the euro. The euro is used by many countries in Europe to buy things.

German euro coins are special because they have different pictures on them. The smallest coin is called a 1-cent coin and it has a picture of an oak twig on it. The oak tree is very important in Germany because it is a symbol of strength and endurance. The 2-cent coin has a picture of a church window on it. Germany has lots of beautiful old churches and this coin reminds people of them.

The 5-cent coin has a picture of a grapevine on it. Germany is famous for its wine and many people love to visit vineyards and taste the different wines. The 10-cent coin has a picture of the Brandenburg Gate on it. This is a famous gate in Berlin, which is the capital city of Germany. Many people go to Berlin to see this gate.

The 20-cent coin has a picture of the eagle, which is the national symbol of Germany. Eagles are strong and powerful animals and they represent the strength of the German nation. The 50-cent coin has a picture of a woman with a stalk of wheat in her hand. This represents agriculture, which is very important in Germany.

The biggest coin is called the 1-euro coin and it has a picture of an eagle on it. This eagle is also the national symbol of Germany. On the other side of the coin, there is a map of Europe. This reminds people that the euro is used in many countries in Europe, not just Germany.

So there you have it, German euro coins are special and have different pictures on them that represent important things in Germany.