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Deutsche Währungsunion
| Location | Federal Republic of Germany |
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| Year | 1990 |
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| Composition | Bimetallic: brass centre in silver ring |
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| Obverse description | The bimetallic medal features an actual East German 20 Pfennig coin of 1969 set into the brass centre, displaying the denomination '20 PFENNIG' and date in relief. The surrounding silver-toned ring bears a circular legend in multiple lines detailing the currency exchange rates applicable at different historical dates, with the legend 'ALLE MEHRBETRÄGE' and the ratio '2:1' inscribed along the lower field, separated by decorative floral ornaments. |
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| Obverse lettering | . VOR DEM 2. JULI 1931 * 6000.-M/DM 1:1 ZWISCHEN 2.7.1931 UND 1.7.1976 * 4000.-M/DM 1:1 NACH DEM 1.JULI 1976 * 2000.-M/DM 1:1 20 PFENNIG 1969 2:1 ALLE MEHRBETRÄGE |
| Reverse description | The reverse features an actual East German coin set into the brass centre, displaying the coat of arms of the German Democratic Republic — hammer and compass within a wreath — surrounded by the legend 'DEUTSCHE DEMOKRATISCHE * REPUBLIK *'. The silver-toned outer ring bears the legend 'WÄHRUNGSUNION 1.7.1990' along the upper arc and 'GESTERN NOCH ZAHLUNGSMITTEL - HEUTE SCHON GESCHICHTE!' along the lower arc, with decorative oak-leaf sprays flanking the central coin insert. |
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