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20 Mark Carl Zeiss
1988 year| Silver (.625) | 20.9 g | 33.0 mm |
| Issuer | German Democratic Republic (Germany) |
|---|---|
| Period | Democratic Republic (1949-1990) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1988 |
| Value | 20 Mark (20 DDM) |
| Currency | Mark (1948-1990) |
| Composition | Silver (.625) |
| Weight | 20.9 g |
| Diameter | 33.0 mm |
| Thickness | 2.80 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 30 June 1990 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#43371 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 79% |
Reverse
Microscope by Carl Zeiss (1879)
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CARL ZEISS
1816-1888
Engravers: Sneschana Russewa-Hoyer, Heinz Hoyer
Edge
Smooth with inscripion
Script: Latin
Lettering: 20 MARK * 20 MARK * 20 MARK *
Comment
Carl Zeiss was a German optical engineer and founder of the Carl Zeiss company.He is well known for designing and manufacturing high quality optical devices. She is the first person to manufacture optical lenses made of mineral glass.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1988 20 Mark (Carl Zeiss) coin from the German Democratic Republic (GDR) is that it features an image of the famous German physicist and optician Carl Zeiss, who was born in 1816 and died in 1888. Zeiss is best known for his contributions to the development of the microscope and other optical instruments, and his name has become synonymous with high-quality optics. The coin was issued to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Zeiss's death and features a portrait of him on one side, along with the denomination and the coat of arms of the GDR on the other.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 A | 3501 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Mark (Carl Zeiss) 1988 coin.
