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5 Mark Albert Einstein
1979 year| Nickel brass | 12.2 g | 29.0 mm |
| Issuer | German Democratic Republic (Germany) |
|---|---|
| Period | Democratic Republic (1949-1990) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1979 |
| Value | 5 Mark (5 DDM) |
| Currency | Mark (1948-1990) |
| Composition | Nickel brass |
| Weight | 12.2 g |
| Diameter | 29.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 30 June 1990 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#43324 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 57% |
Reverse
Portrait of Albert Einstein
Script: Latin
Lettering:
. ALBERT EINSTEIN .
1879 - 1955
Edge
Smooth with inscription
Script: Latin
Lettering: 5 MARK * 5 MARK * 5 MARK * 5 MARK *
Comment
Formerly AKS# 817 and AKS# 517.Interesting fact
The interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Albert Einstein, who was a famous physicist and mathematician, on one side, and the coat of arms of the German Democratic Republic on the other. This coin was minted in 1979 to commemorate Einstein's 100th birthday.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 A | 4500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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