German Democratic Republic 5 Pfennig, 1975

Steel

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country German Democratic Republic German Democratic Republic
Currency Mark (1948 – 1990)
Coin type Pattern
Denomination 5 Pfennigs
Year 1975
Ruler Democratic Republic (1949–1990)
Composition Stainless steel (Chromium steel)
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 2.73
Diameter (mm) 19
Demonetized Yes

Description

5 Pfennigs from German Democratic Republic. Issued in 1975. Struck in Stainless steel (Chromium steel). Measures 19 mm and weighs 2.73 g.

Obverse
National emblem of the German Democratic Republic, featuring a hammer and a compass within a ring of rye ears, tied with a ribbon below. (German Democratic Republic)
Reverse
Inscription in four lines. Two stylised oak leaves in left and right fields.
Edge
Plain

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1975 A — Flat edge.
1975 A — Rounded edge.

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