5 Mark (750 years Berlin - Alexanderplatz) 1987 front 5 Mark (750 years Berlin - Alexanderplatz) 1987 back
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5 Mark 750 years Berlin - Alexanderplatz

1987 year
Nickel brass 9.6 g 29 mm
Description
Issuer
German Democratic Republic (Germany)
Period
Democratic Republic (1949-1990)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1987
Value
5 Mark (5&nbspDDM)
Currency
Mark (1948-1990)
Composition
Nickel brass
Weight
9.6 g
Diameter
29 mm
Thickness
2.07 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
30 June 1990
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#2824
Rarity index
21%

Reverse

Illustration of the universal clock "Urania"

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BERLIN · ALEXANDERPLATZ
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
WELTZEITUHR
R

Engraver: Heinz Rodewald

Edge

Smooth with value repeated four times.

Script: Latin

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

Comment

The Official Mint Set "750 Jahre Berlin 1987" includes this coin (see N#59458).

Previously AKS# 837 and AKS# 537.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted in 1987 to commemorate the 750th anniversary of Berlin's Alexanderplatz, which is a prominent public square in the heart of the city. The coin features an image of the iconic Berlin TV Tower, which is located at Alexanderplatz and has become a symbol of the city's skyline.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1987 A 4200 - - - - - -

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