| Issuer | German Democratic Republic |
| Year | 1988 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Value | 5 Mark (5 DDM) |
| Currency | Mark (1948-1990) |
| Composition | Nickel brass |
| Weight | 9.6 g |
| Dimensions | 29 mm |
| Thickness | 2.07 mm |
| Shape and Technique | Round Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | Heinz Rodewald |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#121, Schön#119, J#1619, AKS#131 |
| Obverse description | Emblem of the German Democratic Republic Berlin mint mark (A) Issuing date and value |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | DEUTSCHE DEMOKRATISCHE REPUBLIK
A
1988
5 MARK (Translation: GERMAN DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC A 1988 5 MARK) |
| Reverse description | A container ship of `Meridian` class in Rostock harbour. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | ÜBERSEEHAFEN R ROSTOCK |
| Edge | Smooth with inscriptions that mean `Baltic sea - a peace |
| Mint | A Berlin, Germany (1280-date) |
| Mintage | 1988 A - 104,000 melted - 496 801 1988 A - Proof - 3 200 |
| Catalog ID | 6651645220 |
| Comments |
