5 Mark (Kurt Tucholsky) 1990 front 5 Mark (Kurt Tucholsky) 1990 back
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5 Mark Kurt Tucholsky

1990 year
Nickel brass 12.20 g 29 mm
Description
Issuer
German Democratic Republic (Germany)
Period
Democratic Republic (1949-1990)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1990
Value
5 Mark (5&nbspDDM)
Currency
Mark (1948-1990)
Composition
Nickel brass
Weight
12.20 g
Diameter
29 mm
Thickness
2.07 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
30 June 1990
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#3026
Rarity index
61%

Reverse

Portrait of Kurt Tucholsky (1890-1935), a political satirical writer and critic. Engraver's initials.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
KURT TUCHOLSKY
R
1890 1935

Engraver: Heinz Rodewald

Edge

Smooth with Face value repeated four times.

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

Comment

Previously AKS# 846 and AKS# 546.

Interesting fact

The interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Kurt Tucholsky, a renowned German journalist, writer, and satirist, who was known for his critical writings against fascism and nationalism. The coin was issued in 1990, a year after Germany's reunification, and it serves as a reminder of the country's history and the importance of freedom of speech.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1990 A 4000 - - - - - -

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