5 Mark (New Palace of Potsdam) 1986 front 5 Mark (New Palace of Potsdam) 1986 back
5 Mark (New Palace of Potsdam) 1986 photo
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5 Mark New Palace of Potsdam

1986 year
Nickel brass 9.6 g 29 mm
Description
Issuer
German Democratic Republic (Germany)
Period
Democratic Republic (1949-1990)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1986
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#2829
Rarity index
27%

Reverse

An illustration of the New Palace of Potsdam, built from 1763 to 1769, engraver's initials.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
NEUES PALAIS
R
POSTDAM

Engraver: Heinz Rodewald

Edge

Smooth with value repeated four times

Script: Latin

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

Comment

Previously AKS# 834 and AKS# 534.

Interesting fact

The 5 Mark coin from the German Democratic Republic (GDR) features an image of the New Palace of Potsdam on its obverse side, which is a notable example of German Baroque architecture and a popular tourist attraction.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1986 A 4204 - - - - - -

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