East Germany Coin Values
Market analysis for East German coins issued between 1949 and 1990 based on 8,477 listings.
What you'll usually pay
👉 In short easy summary
High value is concentrated in graded specimens and higher denominations, with 5 Mark coins seeing a 122% increase. Uncirculated coins command a significant premium with a 140% delta compared to circulated pieces.
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Price by denomination
Why? Value scales with face value, ranging from 1 Pfennig at 5.24 to 5 Mark at 18.5.
Price by circulated/uncirculated
Why? Preservation state creates a wide gap between Circulated (4.85) and Uncirculated (19.97).
Price by grade
Why? Professional grading significantly boosts price, with MS 65 reaching 60 compared to Ungraded at 7.74.
Price by year
Why? Early issues like 1950 (11.31) generally hold more value than later issues like 1968 (7.13).
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Common questions
What is the median price for a standard East German coin?
The market median price is 8.33.
How much more are uncirculated coins worth compared to circulated ones?
Uncirculated coins have a median price of 19.97, while circulated coins have a median of 4.85.
Which denomination has seen the highest percentage increase in value?
The 5 Mark denomination has seen the highest increase with a delta of 122%.
How we got these numbers
Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $2–$95, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked July 15, 2026.