20 Mark (30 Years of DDR - Probe) 1979 front 20 Mark (30 Years of DDR - Probe) 1979 back
20 Mark (30 Years of DDR - Probe) 1979 photo
© M. Sander

20 Mark 30 Years of DDR - Probe

1979 year
Copper-nickel 15 g 33 mm
Description
Issuer
German Democratic Republic (Germany)
Period
Democratic Republic (1949-1990)
Type
Pattern
Year
1979
Value
20 Mark (20&nbspDDM)
Currency
Mark (1948-1990)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
15 g
Diameter
33 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#86565
Rarity index
87%

Reverse

Splitted leafs

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1949
1979
30. JAHRESTAG
DER DDR

Translation:
1949
1979
30TH ANNIVERSARY
OF THE GDR

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 20 Mark (30 Years of DDR - Probe) 1979 coin from the German Democratic Republic (Germany) made of Copper-nickel weighing 15g is that it features a unique design that was never officially released into circulation. The coin was intended to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the DDR, but it was never officially issued due to the collapse of the Soviet Union and the subsequent reunification of Germany. As a result, this coin is considered a rare and highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1979 A 10000 - - - - - -

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 - Probe) 1979 coin.