The term "fan" on a 1972 West German 10 Mark Munich Olympic coin refers to the stylized fan-like or rayed design background that sits behind a perspective view of the iconic Olympic rings. This specific visual treatment is often referred to by collectors as a "fan" or "loop" design (historically cataloged as KM# 131).

Key Details of the Coin

• Composition: Struck in 62.5% silver (0.3115 troy oz of actual silver weight).
• Obverse Description: Features the stylized West German federal eagle, the text BUNDESREPUBLIK DEUTSCHLAND, and the 10 DEUTSCHE MARK denomination.
• Reverse Description: Displays a perspective view of the Olympic rings set against a radiating, fan-like background structure, inscribed with OLYMPISCHE SPIELE 1972 IN MÜNCHEN.
• Edge Inscription: Stamped with the Olympic motto CITIUS ALTIUS FORTIUS (Faster, Higher, Stronger).