It is made of gold and commemorates the year that the 5,000,000 Beetle was manufactured. This unique coin celebrates both the iconic Volkswagen Beetle and its value lies not only in its composition and historical significance but also in its rarity as a commemorative piece. Slightly smaller the a US quarter it weighs approx.
Given to VW Employees and Valuable Customers. The "5 millionth VW coin" refers to a commemorative gold medal issued in 1961 to celebrate the production of the five millionth Volkswagen after WWII. The obverse of the medal features a portrait and signature of then-CEO Heinz Heinrich Nordhoff, while the reverse shows a Volkswagen Beetle.
Event: Commemorated the five millionth Volkswagen automobile produced. Obverse: A portrait of Heinz Heinrich Nordhoff and his signature.