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1 Mark
| Aluminium | 2.4 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | German Democratic Republic (Germany) |
|---|---|
| Period | Democratic Republic (1949-1990) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1972-1990 |
| Value | 1 Mark (1 DDM) |
| Currency | Mark (1948-1990) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 2.4 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Thickness | 2.14 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 30 June 1990 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#2031 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 5% |
Reverse
Face value and oak leaves, mintmark at the top.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
A
1
MARK
1977
Engraver: Rudi Högner
Edge
Smooth with imprints (13 six-rays stars).
Interesting fact
The 1 Mark coin from the German Democratic Republic was designed by artist Heinz Gödecke and features a portrait of a young woman symbolizing the "German Democratic Republic" on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) features the coat of arms of the GDR, which includes a hammer, a compass, and a wreath of wheat. The coin was minted from 1972 to 1990 and was made of aluminum, weighing 2.4 grams.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 A | 30288415 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1973 A | 6971786 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1975 A | 32093900 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1977 A | 119813200 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1978 A | 18823650 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1979 A | 1002999 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1980 A | 1069000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1981 A | 40 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1982 A | 2500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1983 A | 2550 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1984 A | 3015 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1985 A | 2816 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1986 A | 2800 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1987 A | 2345 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1988 A | 2300 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1989 A | 2300 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1990 A | 14000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Mark 1972-1990 coin.
