| Issuer | German Democratic Republic |
| Year | 1972 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Value | 10 Mark (10 DDM) |
| Currency | Mark (1948-1990) |
| Composition | Silver (.625) |
| Weight | 17.0 g |
| Dimensions | 31.0 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape and Technique | Round Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | Axel Bertram, Wilfried Fitzenreiter |
| In circulation to | 1990 |
| Reference(s) | KM#39, Schön#42, J#1542, AKS#58 |
| Obverse description | The arms of the German Democratic Republic, more commonly known as East Germany, and the date to the left of the value below |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | DEUTSCHE DEMOKRATISCHE REPUBLIK
* 1972 10 MARK * (Translation: German Democratic Republic 1972 10 Mark) |
| Reverse description | Portrait of Heinrich Heine facing left |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | 1797 1856 HEINRICH HEINE |
| Edge | Smooth with inscription |
| Mint | A Berlin, Germany (1280-date) |
| Mintage | 1972 A - - 55 336 |
| Catalog ID | 7833204140 |
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