5 Mark (20 Years of GDR - Copper-Nickel) 1969 front 5 Mark (20 Years of GDR - Copper-Nickel) 1969 back
5 Mark (20 Years of GDR - Copper-Nickel) 1969 photo
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5 Mark 20 Years of GDR - Copper-Nickel

1969 year
Copper-nickel (Copper 75%; Nickel 25%) 9.5 g 29 mm
Description
Issuer
German Democratic Republic (Germany)
Period
Democratic Republic (1949-1990)
Type
Pattern
Year
1969
Value
5 Mark (5&nbspDDM)
Currency
Mark (1948-1990)
Composition
Copper-nickel (Copper 75%; Nickel 25%)
Weight
9.5 g
Diameter
29 mm
Thickness
1.8 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#129712
Rarity index
31%

Reverse

Numerical denomination and words

Script: Latin

Lettering:
XX
JAHRE
DDR

1969 5 MARK

Translation:
XX
Years
GDR

Edge

Smooth with inscriptions

Script: Latin

Lettering: * 5 MARK * 5 MARK* 5 MARK * 5 MARK

Comment

Previously AKS# 803 and AKS# 503.  This coin has a slightly higher Ni content than KM22.1 coin.  Therefore, its weight is slightly less.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 5 Mark (20 Years of GDR - Copper-Nickel) 1969 from German Democratic Republic (Germany) is that it was minted in a limited quantity of only 30,000 pieces, making it a rare and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1969  12741 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Mark (20 Years of GDR - Copper-Nickel) 1969 coin.