Template:PD-GermanGov-currency

This template has been nominated for deletion since 31 July 2012. To discuss it, please visit the nomination page. Do not remove this tag until the deletion nomination is closed. Reason for the nomination: As noted at Commons:Village_pump/Copyright#German_currency, it does not appear that German currency qualifies as an official work. As we know from the stamp review (Commons:WikiProject Public Domain/German stamps review), a German court in relation to stamps clearly said that § 5 Abs. 1 UrhG only applies for literary works (Sprachwerke) and not for works of the visual arts (Werke der bildenden Kunst). In addition, the court's logic about the failure of §5(2) to apply to stamps (see m:Copyright_of_Images_in_German_Postage_Stamps#Official_Works_Exemptions) also applies to currency. This is based on a German Supreme Court test which includes the key point "the official interest is specifically directed at allowing the general public to freely reproduce or otherwise make use of the work that conveys the information.”". This hardly applies to currency! Broadly, legal scholars. doubt that works with purposes other than public dissemination would lose protection under § 5(2). It does not appear that German currency is PD. Therefore all files using this template must be deleted, and the template converted to a speedy-delete template (like {{fair use}}).

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This image depicts a unit of currency issued by Germany. It is believed to be in the public domain (under § 5 Abs.1 UrhG) as an official work issued by a German federal or state authority, or by a predecessor state. See Currency:Germany for more information.

This file, either completely or in part, represents a depiction of a unit of currency. Even though this file is in the public domain or otherwise not copyrighted, its use may be restricted by other legal provisions outside of copyright law.

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