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20 Mark Karl Liebknecht and Rosa Luxemburg
1971 year| Silver (.625) | 20.9 g | 33.0 mm |
| Issuer | German Democratic Republic (Germany) |
|---|---|
| Period | Democratic Republic (1949-1990) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1971 |
| Value | 20 Mark (20 DDM) |
| Currency | Mark (1948-1990) |
| Composition | Silver (.625) |
| Weight | 20.9 g |
| Diameter | 33.0 mm |
| Thickness | 2.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 30 June 1990 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#43356 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 67% |
Reverse
Left profiles of Karl Liebknecht & Rosa Luxemburg
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KARL LIEBKNECHT · ROSA LUXEMBURG
* 1871 - 1919 *
Engravers: Wilfried Fitzenreiter, Axel Bertram
Edge
Smooth with inscription
Script: Latin
Lettering: 20 MARK * 20 MARK * 20 MARK *
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the portraits of Karl Liebknecht and Rosa Luxemburg, who were both prominent figures in the German socialist movement in the early 20th century. Liebknecht was a co-founder of the Communist Party of Germany and Luxemburg was a leading theorist and activist in the socialist movement. The coin was issued in 1971 to commemorate the 90th anniversary of their birth.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 A | 100000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Mark (Karl Liebknecht and Rosa Luxemburg) 1971 coin.
