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| Location | German Democratic Republic |
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| Year | 1987 |
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| Composition | Aluminium bronze |
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| Obverse description | The obverse depicts the Berlin Bear, the heraldic bear of Berlin, rampant at centre, flanked by stylised city gate or Brandenburg Gate-like architectural elements. The dates 1237 and 1987 appear to the left and right of the bear in relief, with the legend BERLIN in large raised letters along the lower field, commemorating the 750th anniversary of the city. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse is divided into two sections by a horizontal rule. The upper section bears the inscription 'Staatsbank der DDR' in three lines, and the lower section reads 'VEB Münze der DDR' in three lines, identifying the issuing bank and the state mint of the German Democratic Republic. The field is otherwise plain. |
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| Reverse lettering | Staatsbank der DDR VEB Münze der DDR |
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