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German Democratic Republic
The German Democratic Republic arised out of the area of the Soviet occupation zone in Germany.
Currency reform 1948, June 24th:
10 Reichsmark = 1 Deutsche Mark (East)
In order of free elections the reunion of Germany started in 1990 (October 3rd) and the 14 districts were changed into 5 federal States: Brandenburg, Mecklenburg-Hither Pomerania, Saxony-Anhalt, Saxony and Thuringia.
Capital: Berlin (East)
Area: 108.333 km²
Inhabitants: 16,7 Million (1990)
Regular Coins
Since 1948 the German Central Bank East started in the soviet occupation zone to issue coins.
5 Mark Coins
Between 1968 and 1990 the National Bank of the GDR issued for several occasions commemorative coins in the value of 5 Mark.
10 Mark Coins
Since 1966 the Central Bank of the GDR started to issue 10 Mark memorial coins. The country wanted to honour important celebrities.
20 Mark Coins
Between 1966 and 1990 the German National Bank issued 20 Mark comemorative coins. Usually they honoured important persons.