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5 Mark Robert Koch
1968 year| Copper-nickel | 9.7 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | German Democratic Republic (Germany) |
|---|---|
| Period | Democratic Republic (1949-1990) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1968 |
| Value | 5 Mark (5 DDM) |
| Currency | Mark (1948-1990) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 9.7 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | 30 June 1990 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#12484 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 39% |
Reverse
Portrait of Robert Koch facing left
Script: Latin
Lettering: 1843·ROBERT KOCH·1910
Engravers: Gerhard Rommel, Axel Bertram
Edge
Smooth with/without inscription
Lettering: 5 MARK * 5 MARK * 5 MARK * 5 MARK *
Interesting fact
The 5 Mark coin featuring Robert Koch was minted in 1968 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Koch's death. Koch was a famous German physician and microbiologist who made significant contributions to the field of medicine, including the discovery of the bacteria that cause tuberculosis, cholera, and anthrax. The coin's design features an image of Koch on the obverse, along with the inscription "Robert Koch 1843-1910" and the coat of arms of the German Democratic Republic on the reverse. It's a unique and interesting collector's item for anyone interested in numismatics or the history of medicine.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 100000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Mark (Robert Koch) 1968 coin.
