East Germany 1981-A 50 pfennig

from the Mountain Groan Collection

This specimen was struck in Berlin for the communist regime of East Germany 1968, 1971-90. It was made in moderate numbers but collector demand for it is scanty, so the price is low.

Recorded mintage: 10,546,000 + 40 proofs.

Specification: 2 g, aluminum, 23 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM 12.2.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.

Link to:

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