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20 Mark Karl Marx
1968 year| Silver (.800) | 20.9 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | German Democratic Republic (Germany) |
|---|---|
| Period | Democratic Republic (1949-1990) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1968 |
| Value | 20 Mark (20 DDM) |
| Currency | Mark (1948-1990) |
| Composition | Silver (.800) |
| Weight | 20.9 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Thickness | 3.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 30 June 1990 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#42956 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 64% |
Reverse
Left profile of Karl Marx.
Dates below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KARL MARX
1818-1883
R4
Engravers: Gerhard Rommel, Axel Bertram
Edge
Lettering: 20 MARK * 20 MARK * 20 MARK *
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a portrait of Karl Marx, the famous philosopher and economist, on its obverse side. This coin was issued in 1968, the 150th anniversary of Marx's birth, and was part of a series of coins issued by the German Democratic Republic to commemorate important historical figures and events. The coin's design was created by the artist Walter Arnold, and it is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 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 Marx) 1968 coin.
