German Democratic Republic 20 Mark, 1979

Gotthold Ephraim Lessing

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country German Democratic Republic German Democratic Republic
Currency Mark (1948 – 1990)
Coin type Non-circulating coin
Denomination 20 Mark
Year 1979
Ruler Democratic Republic (1949–1990)
Composition Silver (.500)
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 20.9
Diameter (mm) 33
Demonetized 1990

Description

20 Mark from German Democratic Republic. Issued in 1979. Struck in Silver (.500). Measures 33 mm and weighs 20.9 g.

Obverse
The arms of the German Democratic Republic with the country name around the rim and the denomination below (German Democratic Republic
1979 20 Mark)
Reverse
A scene from the play "Nathan the Wise" (written by Gotthold Ephraim Lessing in 1779), depicting Sultan Saladin, Nathan the Wise and a Templar
Edge
Smooth with inscription

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage unc Comment Frequency
1979 A 41K € 60,00 90%
1979 A 4.5K — Proof 14%

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