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5 Mark 750 years Berlin - Rotes Rathaus
1987 year| Nickel brass | 9.6 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | German Democratic Republic (Germany) |
|---|---|
| Period | Democratic Republic (1949-1990) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1987 |
| Value | 5 Mark (5 DDM) |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#2830 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 21% |
Reverse
Illustration of the Rotes Rathaus, the city hall of Berlin, which takes its name from the color of its bricks.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ROTES RATHAUS
BERLIN
Translation:
Red City Hall
Berlin
Engravers: Volker Beier, Joachim Riess
Edge
Smooth with Face 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# 836 and AKS# 536.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted in 1987 to commemorate the 750th anniversary of Berlin's Red City Hall (Rotes Rathaus), which is a historic building in the heart of Berlin that has served as the city's town hall since the 18th century. The coin's design features an image of the Red City Hall on one side and the coat of arms of the German Democratic Republic on the other. It was made of nickel brass and weighs 9.6 grams.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 A | 4200 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Mark (750 years Berlin - Rotes Rathaus) 1987 coin.
