5 Mark (first German locomotive "Saxonia") – German Democratic Republic
Non-circulating coins
Commemoration: 150th anniversary of the first German locomotive "Saxonia"
Germany
Context
Year: 1988
Country: Germany 
Issuer: German Democratic Republic 
Period:
(1949—1990)
Currency:
(1948—1990)
Demonetization: 30 June 1990
Total mintage: 500,000
Material
Diameter: 29 mm
Weight: 9.6 g
Shape: Round
Composition: Nickel brass
Magnetic: No
Technique: Milled
Alignment: Medal alignment
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References
KM: #Click to copy to clipboard120
Numista: #2791
Value
Exchange value: 5 DDM
Inflation-adjusted value: 10.90 DDM
Obverse
Reverse
Description:
The 1839 maiden voyage of the "Saxonia" locomotive.
Inscription:
ERSTE DEUTSCHE FERNEISENBAHN
SAXONIA
SAXONIA
Translation:
First German Long-Distance Railway
Saxonia
Saxonia
Script: Latin
Language: German
Engravers: Bettina Klink von Woyski, Wilfried Klink
Designer: Lorerelies Ziemainz
Edge
Smooth with lettering
Legend:
1839 LEIPZIG - DRESDEN
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