5 Mark (750 years of Berlin - Nikolaiviertel) 1987 front 5 Mark (750 years of Berlin - Nikolaiviertel) 1987 back
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5 Mark 750 years of Berlin - Nikolaiviertel

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#3028
Rarity index
19%

Reverse

Illustration of the Nikolai district, where the oldest church of Berlin is located

Script: Latin

Lettering:
NIKOLAI VIERTEL
BERLIN

Engraver: Volker Beier

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# 835 and AKS# 535.

Interesting fact

The 5 Mark coin commemorating 750 years of Berlin - Nikolaiviertel, issued in 1987 by the German Democratic Republic (GDR), features a unique design that showcases the historic center of Berlin, including the Nikolaikirche (St. Nicholas' Church) and the adjacent streets and buildings. The coin's design was created by the renowned German artist, Heinz Göhr, who was known for his work in graphic design, illustration, and coin design. The coin's obverse side features the coat of arms of the GDR, while the reverse side features a stylized image of the Nikolaiviertel, with the church towering over the surrounding buildings and streets. The coin's nickel brass composition and 9.6g weight make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and history enthusiasts alike.

Price

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

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