5 euro Germany 2024 – Insects: Stag beetle

The eighth coin in the “Wonderful World of Insects” series of colored 5 euro coins is dedicated to the stag beetle.
The stag beetle is the largest beetle found in Europe. The males of these beetles can reach a length of up to 9 cm. It got its name from the enlarged upper jaw of the males, which resembles horns. Males use it to fight each other. If two males ready to mate meet in a tree, they try to throw the “opponent” down or turn him over on his back. The stag beetle is listed in the conservation documents and Red Data Books of many European countries. The main reason for the decline in the stag beetle population is massive deforestation.

Denomination: 5 euro
Weight: 9.68g
Diameter: 27.25mm
Metal: copper-nickel alloy
Issue limit: 100.000