German Democratic Republic 5 Mark, 1969

20 Years of GDR - Nickel-bronze

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country German Democratic Republic German Democratic Republic
Currency Mark (1948 – 1990)
Coin type Circulating commemorative coin
Denomination 5 Mark
Year 1969
Ruler Democratic Republic (1949–1990)
Composition Nickel brass
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 9.87
Diameter (mm) 29
Thickness (mm) 1.8
Demonetized Yes

Description

5 Mark from German Democratic Republic. Issued in 1969. Struck in Nickel brass. Measures 29 mm and weighs 9.87 g.

Obverse
Emblem of the German Democratic Republic (hammer and protractor surrounded by banners and wreath) surrounded by legend (German Democratic Republic)
Reverse
Numerical denomination and words (XX
Years
GDR)
Edge
Smooth with inscriptions

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage vg f vf xf au unc Comment Frequency
1969  50.2M € 0,62 € 0,78 € 1,10 € 1,60 € 1,60 € 2,40 KM#22.1 (39,718,677 melted) 99%
1969  — — — — — — — KM#22.2 (Error: plain edge) 0.6%
1969  — — — — — — — KM#22.3 (Error: Mongolian inscription and dates on edge) 0.5%

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