© 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 Einstein Tower; Pattern
1986 year| Copper-nickel (Copper-Nickel-Zinc) | 9.6 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | German Democratic Republic (Germany) |
|---|---|
| Period | Democratic Republic (1949-1990) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1986 |
| Value | 5 Mark (5 DDM) |
| Currency | Mark (1948-1990) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (Copper-Nickel-Zinc) |
| Weight | 9.6 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#313702 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Einstein tower in Potsdam with
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EINSTEIN TURM
R
P
POTSDAM
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 5 Mark coin from the German Democratic Republic (GDR) is that it features an image of the Einstein Tower, which was a prominent landmark in East Germany and a symbol of scientific progress and innovation. The tower was built in 1955 and served as a research center for physics and astronomy. The coin's design was created by the artist Helmut Hommel and was intended to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Albert Einstein's birth.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 A | 10 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Mark (Einstein Tower; Pattern) 1986 coin.
