10 Mark (10th World Festival of Youth and Students) 1973 front 10 Mark (10th World Festival of Youth and Students) 1973 back
10 Mark (10th World Festival of Youth and Students) 1973 photo
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10 Mark 10th World Festival of Youth and Students

1973 year
Copper-nickel 12 g 31 mm
Description
Issuer
German Democratic Republic (Germany)
Period
Democratic Republic (1949-1990)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1973
Value
10 Mark (10&nbspDDM)
Currency
Mark (1948-1990)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
12 g
Diameter
31 mm
Thickness
2.15 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
30 June 1990
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#10538
Rarity index
10%

Reverse

Logo of the Festival - globe surrounded by 5 groups of concentric circles in center, surrounded by two circular legends.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
X WELTFESTSPIELE
DER JUGEND UND STUNDENTEN
1973 IN BERLIN
HAUPTSTADT DER DDR

Translation:
X World Festival
Of Youth and Students
1973 in Berlin
Capital of the GDR

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Previously AKS# 760 and AKS# 460.

Interesting fact

The 10 Mark coin issued by the German Democratic Republic in 1973 to commemorate the 10th World Festival of Youth and Students features a unique design that reflects the theme of international unity and cooperation. The coin's obverse depicts the flags of various countries, symbolizing the diversity of nations coming together for the festival. The reverse features a stylized image of a handshake between two people, representing the spirit of friendship and solidarity that characterized the event. This coin is not only a valuable collector's item but also a powerful symbol of international cooperation and peaceful relations.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1973 A 3594022 - - - - - -

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