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10 Mark 700 Years Berlin Mint
| Issuer | State Mint of the German Democratic Republic (Münze der DDR) |
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| Year | 1981 |
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| Weight | 12.0 g |
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| Obverse description | The state coat of arms of the German Democratic Republic — a hammer and compass superimposed on a wreath of rye ears, bound at the base with a ribbon — is prominently displayed in the center of the field. The date 1981 flanks the arms to either side, with '19' to the left and '81' to the right. The denomination '10 MARK' appears in bold relief beneath the arms. The circular legend 'DEUTSCHE DEMOKRATISCHE REPUBLIK' runs along the periphery, separated from the inner field by a border of fine beads. |
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| Obverse lettering | DEUTSCHE DEMOKRATISCHE REPUBLIK 19 81 10 MARK (Translation: GERMAN DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC 19 81 10 MARK) |
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The Berlin Mint traces its origins to 1280, making the 700th anniversary a legitimate landmark for one of the longest-continuously-operating mints in Europe. The GDR had a particular institutional interest in claiming that heritage — the mint on Molkenmarkt sat in East Berlin, and asserting its history was a straightforward act of cultural appropriation from a shared German past the West could no longer access.
Nickel brass commemoratives of this type circulated poorly; most were pulled from circulation immediately by collectors or held back at point of sale.