The German 20 Mark was the standard gold coin of the German Empire from 1871-1915, containing 0.2304 ounces of gold and featuring portraits of various German kaisers including Wilhelm I and Wilhelm II. These coins circulated during Germany’s rapid industrialization and emergence as a major European power under Otto von Bismarck’s leadership. Production ceased during World War I when Germany abandoned the gold standard to finance the war effort, making surviving specimens increasingly rare. Their historical significance as witnesses to Imperial Germany’s rise and substantial gold content make them valuable both as collectibles and bullion investments.
