The German government has decided to mint a €20 collector coin celebrating Elly Heuss-Knapp and the 75th anniversary of the founding of the Müttergenesungswerk. Scheduled for issue on 11 September 2025, it is the second coin to be released as part of the “Influential women” series. The series will run from 2025 to 2035 and comprise a total of 12 coins, all dedicated to honouring famous women and their accomplishments.

Elly Heuss-Knapp was a publicist, politician, copywriter and women’s rights activist. In 1950, she co-founded the Müttergenesungswerk, a charitable organisation that continues to do pioneering work in the field of women’s health and well-being to this day.

The coin is made of sterling silver (alloy Ag 925). It weighs 18 g, has a diameter of 32.5 mm and will be made available both in mint condition and with a proof-like finish. The mint condition coins will be brought into circulation at their face value (€20). The issue price of the collector quality coins with a proof-like finish will be higher than their face value and is sold by the Münze Deutschland (Germany’s official sales agency for collector coins).

The coin was designed by artist Susanne Hopmann from Weimar.

A portrait of Elly Heuss-Knapp in three-quarter profile forms the centrepiece of the picture side. The bottom right-hand segment bears the logo of the Müttergenesungswerk and the number 75 to mark the number of years since its founding. One is struck by the sensitivity and detail of the portraiture, which showcases Elly Heuss-Knapp’s great openness, empathy and strength. The typography is skilfully styled on fonts dating from the era when the Müttergenesungswerk was established.

The reverse features an eagle, the words “BUNDESREPUBLIK DEUTSCHLAND”, the value and denomination, the letter “F” for the State Mint of Baden-Württemberg in Stuttgart, the year 2025, and the twelve stars of Europe. In addition, the words “SILBER 925” are minted on the coin.

The coin’s smooth edge is engraved with the inscription: “PIONIERIN• NETZWERKERIN •VISIONÄRIN•” (PIONEER• NETWORKER •VISIONARY•)