German Democratic Republic 1 Deutsche Mark, 1956 – 1963

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country German Democratic Republic German Democratic Republic
Currency Mark (1948 – 1990)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Mark
Year 1956 – 1963
Ruler Democratic Republic (1949–1990)
Composition Aluminium
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 2.4
Diameter (mm) 25
Thickness (mm) 2.1
Demonetized 30 June 1990

Description

1 Mark from German Democratic Republic. Issued from 1956 to 1963. Struck in Aluminium. Measures 25 mm and weighs 2.4 g.

Obverse
State emblem (hammer and a compass, surrounded by wreath of ears with a ribbon displaying the flag colors: black, red and gold). (German Democratic 
Republic)
Reverse
Value flanked by oak leaves, mintmark above.
Edge
Smooth with imprints (13 small 6-rays stars).

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage g vg f vf xf au unc Comment Frequency
1963 A 31.9M — — — € 0,51 € 0,51 € 0,79 € 2,20 18%
1962 A 45.9M — — € 0,49 € 0,49 € 1,10 € 1,10 € 2,20 28%
1956 A 112.1M € 0,51 € 0,51 € 0,51 € 0,54 € 0,87 € 1,10 € 2,20 83%

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