German Democratic Republic 5 Pfennig, 1968
Pattern
Information
Country
German Democratic Republic
German Democratic Republic
Currency
Mark
(1948 – 1990)
Coin type
Pattern
Denomination
5 Pfennigs
Year
1968
Ruler
Democratic Republic
(1949–1990)
Composition
Brass plated iron
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
3.23
Diameter (mm)
19.02
Demonetized
Yes
Description
5 Pfennigs from German Democratic Republic. Issued in 1968. Struck in Brass plated iron. Measures 19.02 mm and weighs 3.23 g.
- Obverse
- Emblem of the GDR (German Democratic Republic) (a hammer and a compass, surrounded by a ring of rye with a ribbon displaying the flag colors: black, red and yellow)
- Reverse
- Face value and two oak leaves and the mintmark above the value
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 A | — |
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