German Democratic Republic 5 Mark, 1978
Anti-Apartheid
Information
Country
German Democratic Republic
German Democratic Republic
Currency
Mark
(1948 – 1990)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
5 Mark
Year
1978
Ruler
Democratic Republic
(1949–1990)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
9.6
Diameter (mm)
29
Thickness (mm)
2.15
Demonetized
Yes
Description
5 Mark from German Democratic Republic. Issued in 1978. Struck in Copper-nickel. Measures 29 mm and weighs 9.6 g.
- Obverse
- National emblem with lettering to the right. (A German Democratic Republic 5 Mark 1978)
- Reverse
- Fist holding a 5-pointed star with lettering at the bottom of the fist. (International Anti-Apartheid Year 1978)
- Edge
- Inscripted
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | xf | au | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 A | 349.3K | € 5,40 | € 5,40 | € 7,20 | 88,008 melted |
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