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5 Mark – German Democratic Republic

Non-circulating coins
Commemoration: 1978, International Year of Anti-Apartheid
Germany
Context
Year: 1978
Country: Germany Country flag
Period:
Democratic Republic
(1949—1990)
Currency:
Mark
(1948—1990)
Demonetization: 30 June 1990
Total mintage: 349,270
Material
Diameter: 29 mm
Weight: 9.6 g
Thickness: 2.15 mm
Shape: Round
Composition: Copper-nickel
Technique: Milled
Alignment: Medal alignment
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References
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Numista: #23805
Value
Exchange value: 5 DDM
Inflation-adjusted value: 14.86 DDM

Obverse

Description:
National emblem with lettering beside it.
Inscription:
A

DEUTSCHE

DEMOKRATISCHE

REPUBLIK

5 MARK

1978
Translation:
GERMAN DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC

5 MARK

1978
Script: Latin
Language: German
Designer: Joachim Rieß

Reverse

Description:
A fist clutching a five-pointed star, with lettering below.
Inscription:
INTERNATIONALES

ANTI-APARTHEID

JAHR 1978
Translation:
International Anti-Apartheid Year 1978
Script: Latin
Language: German

Edge

Inscripted
Legend:
5 MARK * 5 MARK * 5 MARK * 5 MARK *

Mints

NameMark
BerlinA

Mintings

YearMint MarkMintageQualityCollection
1978A349,270
1978A—Proof

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