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5 Mark – German Democratic Republic

Non-circulating coins
Commemoration: In remembrance of the victims of WWII-bombing of Dresden
Context
Year: 1985
Country: Germany Country flag
Period:
(1949—1990)
Currency:
(1948—1990)
Demonetization: 30 June 1990
Total mintage: 259,476
Material
Diameter: 29 mm
Weight: 9.7 g
Shape: Round
Composition: Nickel brass
Magnetic: No
Technique: Milled
Alignment: Medal alignment
References
KM: #Click to copy to clipboard102
Numista: #7755
Value
Exchange value: 5 DDM
Inflation-adjusted value: 11.14 DDM

Obverse

Inscription:
1985

DRESDEN, AN DEINEN

WUNDEN SIEHT MAN

DIE QUAL DER NAMENLOSEN,

DIE HIER VERBRANNT

IM HÖLLENFEUER

AUS MENSCHENHAND

DDR 5 MARK

A
Translation:
DRESDEN, ON YOUR WOUNDS ONE SEES THE AGONY OF THE NAMELESS, WHO HERE BURNED IN THE HELLFIRE FROM HUMAN HAND

DDR 5 MARK
Script: Latin
Language: German

Reverse

Inscription:
1945

13. FEBRUAR

DRESDEN

R
Translation:
1945

13. FEBRUARY

DRESDEN

R
Script: Latin
Languages: German, English
Engraver: H. Rodewald

Edge

Smooth with inscriptions
Legend:
5 MARK * 5 MARK * 5 MARK * 5 MARK *

Mints

NameMark
BerlinA

Mintings

YearMint MarkMintageQualityCollection
1985A8,476Proof
1985A251,000
🌟 Uncommon