Germany-Democratic Republic Coins
The monetary history of the German Democratic Republic (GDR) is a fascinating chapter in 20th century European numismatics. From its founding in 1949 until its dissolution in 1990, the GDR maintained its own currency and monetary system, reflecting its status as an independent socialist state during the Cold War.
The GDR Mark
The official currency of the GDR was the East German Mark, also known as the Ostmark. Introduced in 1948, it replaced the Nazi Reichsmark and the Soviet occupation mark. The GDR Mark was divided into 100 pfennig and issued in denominations ranging from 1 pfennig to 100 marks. Coins and banknotes frequently featured socialist symbols, such as workers, farmers and the GDR coat of arms.
Numismatic milestones
Among the most significant events in GDR numismatics was the issuance of commemorative coins starting in 1966, celebrating historical figures and important events of the socialist state. Another significant milestone was the introduction of the 1964 series of banknotes, featuring portraits of German scientists, artists and revolutionary leaders. GDR numismatics came to an end with German reunification in 1990, when the East German Mark was replaced by the West German Mark at an exchange rate of 1:1 for limited quantities.
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Germany-Democratic Republic is a country that does not exist today. It is now part of the Germany coins.
The most valuable coins
The most valuable Germany-Democratic Republic coins and sought after by collectors according to Foronum statistics are the following:
The valuation of these coins has been achieved through a meticulous algorithm that considers the current market, taking into account aspects such as material, weight, diameter, edge, year of mintage, mint of manufacture and the number of coins produced. Coins with limited mintages and in good condition are usually among the most valuable.
Coin Catalog
5 mark (20th Anniversary of the German Democratic Republic)
5 pfennig
20 mark (Prime Minister Otto Grotewohl)
5 mark (20th Anniversary of the German Democratic Republic)
50 pfennig
20 mark (250th Anniversary of Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz's Death)
10 mark (Centenary of the Birth of Albert Schweitzer)
10 pfennig
10 mark (Centenary of the Birth of Albert Schweitzer)
5 mark (125th Anniversary of the Birth of Wilhelm Röntgen)
10 mark (Reopening of the Opera Semper in Dresden)
10 pfennig
5 mark (Carl von Ossietzky's Birth Centenary)
50 pfennig
1 pfennig
10 mark (100th Anniversary of the Birth of Käthe Kollwitz)
1 mark
20 mark (Centenary of the Birth of Heinrich Mann)
10 mark (Buchenwald Concentration Camp Memorial)
20 mark (150th Anniversary of the Birth of Karl Marx)
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