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20 Mark 30 Years of DDR
1979 year| Nickel brass | 15 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | German Democratic Republic (Germany) |
|---|---|
| Period | Democratic Republic (1949-1990) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1979 |
| Value | 20 Mark (20 DDM) |
| Currency | Mark (1948-1990) |
| Composition | Nickel brass |
| Weight | 15 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Thickness | 2.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 30 June 1990 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#12489 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 17% |
Reverse
Busts of 2 workers in front of a factory
Script: Latin
Lettering:
30 JAHRE
DDR
Translation:
30 YEARS
GDR
Edge
Smooth with lettering
Script: Latin
Lettering: 20 MARK * 20 MARK * 20 MARK * 20 MARK *
Comment
Formerly AKS# 735 and AKS# 435.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted in 1979 to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the German Democratic Republic (GDR), also known as East Germany. The coin features an image of the GDR's coat of arms on one side and the number 20 on the other, representing the 20 marks that it was worth. Despite being made of nickel brass and weighing only 15 grams, the coin was not intended for circulation and was instead sold at a higher price as a collector's item. This coin is a unique piece of history that serves as a reminder of the former East Germany and its currency.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 A | 25950 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Mark (30 Years of DDR) 1979 coin.
