© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
5 Mark 500 Years Mail Services - Pattern
1990 year| Nickel brass | 9.6 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | German Democratic Republic (Germany) |
|---|---|
| Period | Democratic Republic (1949-1990) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1990 |
| Value | 5 Mark (5 DDM) |
| Currency | Mark (1948-1990) |
| Composition | Nickel brass |
| Weight | 9.6 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#313722 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Post horn
Script: Latin
Lettering:
500 JAHRE
POST WESEN
Interesting fact
The Pattern 5 Mark coin from the German Democratic Republic (GDR) features a unique design that commemorates 500 years of mail services in Germany. The coin's obverse side depicts a stylized image of a posthorn, which was a symbol of mail services in the past, while the reverse side features a stylized image of a mail coach, representing the evolution of mail services over time. The coin's design was created by the GDR's renowned coin designer, Günther Rückert.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 A | 110 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Mark (500 Years Mail Services - Pattern) 1990 coin.
