After 16 years leading Germany, there's little doubt that Chancellor Angela Merkel has left her mark on the country.

And for any Germans fearing they'll miss seeing her face, one confectioner in Bavaria has come up with the perfect reminder of her time in office...

a marzipan portrait.

"It's a souvenir for fans, or non-fans, of Angela Merkel, who is standing down and who has completed her service. And so we hope that the one or other person will put her up somewhere at home," said Thomas Zuber, manager of Odenwaelder Marzipan, who had the idea to make the portraits.

The company has produced 500 pieces which will be sold for 5 euros ($5.90) each. 

"We have made them so that they last for two years, so people can extend Merkel's time for another two years," Zuber added with a chuckle.

So, it's more of a sweet farewell to the chancellor than an abrupt auf Wiedersehen.

Video editor: Natalia Luz

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