German Democratic Republic 5 Mark, 1988

Saxonia Locomotive

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country German Democratic Republic German Democratic Republic
Currency Mark (1948 – 1990)
Coin type Non-circulating coin
Denomination 5 Mark
Year 1988
Ruler Democratic Republic (1949–1990)
Composition Nickel brass
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 9.6
Diameter (mm) 29
Demonetized Yes

Description

5 Mark from German Democratic Republic. Issued in 1988. Struck in Nickel brass. Measures 29 mm and weighs 9.6 g.

Obverse
Emblem of the German Democratic Republic Berlin mint mark (A) Issuing date and value
Reverse
Celebration of the maiden voyage of the "Saxonia" locomotive in 1839. Illustration of the locomotive. (First German long distance railway)
Edge
Smooth with lettering

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage xf au unc Comment Frequency
1988 A 496.8K € 4,10 € 6,00 € 6,00 95,000 melted 97%
1988 A 3.2K — — — Proof 3%

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