| Issuer | German East Africa |
|---|---|
| Year | 1908-1909 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 5 Heller (0.05) |
| Currency | Decimalized Rupee (1904-1916) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 20 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | Emil Weigand |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#11, Schön#8 |
| Obverse description | Centered crown, date below. |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | DEUTSCH OSTAFRIKA ♦1909♦ (Translation: German East Africa) |
| Reverse description | Denomination within wreath. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | 5 HELLER J |
| Edge | Plain |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | 1908 J - - 600 000 1908 J - Proof - 1909 J - - 966 000 1909 J - Proof - 60 |
| Numisquare ID | 6941403440 |
| Comments |